Document, document, document.
In a landscape where facts are disputed and news coverage is fragmented, ICE Observed provides a single, scrollable, media-rich timeline that makes the reality of immigration enforcement in Minnesota undeniable.
Create a Living Archive
We aggregate reporting from local news and community sources into a visual timeline that's easy to navigate and impossible to dismiss. Every event is sourced, dated, and contextualized.
Enable Community Documentation
Affected people and observers can contribute photos and videos to document what's happening on the ground. Your stories matter, and this platform exists to amplify them.
Support Legal Efforts
By consolidating evidence with clear chronology, we support the work of legal advocates, the ACLU, the Attorney General, and attorneys building cases against unlawful enforcement actions.
Maintain Editorial Integrity
Every submission is reviewed. We don't publish unverified claims or inflammatory content. Our goal is truth, not outrage—though the truth itself is often outrageous enough.
Who We Serve
Affected Community Members
See your stories told. Contribute documentation. Find resources. You are not alone.
Legal Advocates
Access consolidated evidence, verifiable media, and clear chronology for your cases.
The General Public
Understand what's happening. Share proof. Bear witness.
Your Privacy Matters
We take contributor protection seriously. No accounts are required to browse or submit media. Attribution is always optional. We strip metadata from uploaded files and don't track visitors beyond basic analytics. This archive exists to protect communities, not expose them.
Join the Team
This site is maintained by a very small team with help from AI tools. We believe humans and community are always preferable. If you want to help curate, moderate, or expand this archive, we'd love to hear from you.
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