Detain
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) manages all aspects of the immigration enforcement process — including identification and arrest of aliens who are subject to enforcement, as well as case management, detention and removal.
Most aliens on ICE's docket are not detained — but detention is necessary for a subset of individuals to ensure their presence for immigration proceedings, to facilitate removals to their countries of citizenship, and to protect public safety in cases where an alien's criminal history may pose a risk to others.
- In certain cases, ICE is bound by mandatory detention requirements to detain aliens in accordance with U.S. immigration laws.
- Where detention is necessary, ICE ensures the health, safety and well-being of all those in custody. ICE manages the administrative custody of one of the most highly transient and diverse populations of any correctional or detention system in the world.
- The agency leverages a diverse detention network — including private facilities — to ensure all aliens reside in safe, secure and humane environments during their time in ICE custody.
Detention Facilities
Filterable list of all U.S. ICE detention facilities
Health Service Corps
Provides high-quality health care services to detained individuals
Detention Management
Manages & oversees the nation’s civil immigration detention system
Detainee Death Reporting
Congressionally mandated public reports
Facility Inspections
Ensures ICE detention facilities operate in accordance with ICE national detention standards
Family Residential Standards
Promotes family unity by allowing parents & legal guardians & their children to remain together in a family-friendly environment
Attorney Information and Resources
Provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding legal representation and resources
Language Access Information and Resources
Programs and services for limited English proficient aliens
Check-In
Learn more about how to check in with a local ICE office