ICE told lawmakers it does not maintain a database of protest participants.
In a letter dated June 10, 2026, ICE responded to a request from the House Judiciary Committee, naming members Rep. Jamie Raskin and Rep. Jim McGovern among others. The agency quoted its internal policy, stating it "does not collect, store, or share personal information on individuals solely based on participation in public demonstrations." The letter also attached a copy of the agency's standard operating procedures, which outline data collection limits.
The response matters because it addresses growing concerns about surveillance of civil activism and sets a record of what ICE is—or is not—tracking. Lawmakers can now reference the agency's exact language when evaluating future oversight proposals.
The exchange is another data point in the ongoing debate over government monitoring of public dissent, but without third‑party verification the claim remains a statement, not proof.