Meta Restricts ICE List Links on Social Platforms

Meta has begun restricting users from sharing links to the ICE List website on its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, citing violations of its privacy policies. The move, which took effect late Monday and was confirmed by the company on Tuesday, prevents the spread of a database that compiles information on employees of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, particularly those in Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.

The ICE List, launched in June 2024 by creator Dominick Skinner, describes itself as a tool for documenting federal immigration enforcement activities, preserving evidence, and maintaining public records to promote accountability. Operated by a small core team of five people and hundreds of anonymous volunteers, the site gathers details on incidents, agencies, individuals, facilities, vehicles, and legal authorities involved in enforcement operations. It is intended for use by journalists, researchers, advocates, and the general public. The project gained significant attention earlier this month after uploading what it described as a list of approximately 4,500 DHS employees, though an analysis indicated much of...