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FOIA Request Process for ICE Detention Records

The process for U.S. citizens to request ICE detention records through FOIA or Privacy Act requests, including the steps to take and the expected wait times.

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Jan 16, 2026

How can a U.S. citizen file a FOIA request to obtain ICE records about their detention?

A U.S. citizen seeking ICE records about their detention should file a written FOIA or Privacy Act request with the proper DHS component—typically ICE, and sometimes USCIS or CBP depending on where re...