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September 30, 2026

Human Rights Groups Petition UN to End ICE's Detainee Location Policy

  • Human rights groups petitioned a UN panel to intervene against ICE's policy of hiding detainee locations, which affects over 16,000 individuals.
  • ICE's removal of detainee names from its locator system on September 15 is intended to expedite deportations, but has hindered access to legal representation.
  • A coalition of over 30 advocacy groups argues that the policy constitutes enforced disappearance and violates international law.

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