For companies that contract directly with ICE, most data comes from the federal government’s spending transparency database, USAspending.gov. In some cases, information is also sourced from the federal contracting registry, SAM.gov.

Some listed companies do not contract with ICE directly but instead subcontract with state or local governments that operate ICE detention facilities (such as in Florida, Nebraska, and Louisiana). State contracting data is less standardized and consistently available, but we include verified information from state transparency portals when possible.

Additional listings are based on documented job postings and credible media reporting, which are noted where applicable. A small number of companies are included based on tips; in those cases, the company is contacted and given an opportunity to respond before being added.

This map is not meant to be a simple list of companies to boycott or protest. It was created to help people understand the broader corporate ecosystem that supports ICE, and to serve as a starting point for organizers developing strategic campaigns. For that reason, it includes some information that may not be actionable for everyone, but can be valuable for long-term organizing.

For example, contracts that have ended or are set to expire soon can present important opportunities. Organizers may choose to engage those companies about committing not to renew contracts or to refrain from bidding on future ICE work.

It's true that most companies that work with ICE aren't good targets for traditional consumer boycott efforts, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything we can do. Many rely on government contracts, institutional clients, and business-to-business services, which means public awareness and community pressure still matter.

This information can help people start informed conversations with local business owners, institutions, and community leaders about the companies they choose to work with. It can also support organizing efforts aimed at decision-makers in school districts, hospitals, universities, municipalities, and state agencies, encouraging them to avoid contracts with companies that enable detention and deportation.

Finally, public scrutiny itself is a form of pressure. Companies that don’t sell directly to consumers often operate with far less visibility. Bringing these relationships into the open makes it harder for companies helping ICE to fly under the radar just because they don't have consumer brands.

Yes, we have a list that only includes companies that are publicly traded and/or consumer facing at boycottcitizens.org/ice There are more comprehensive lists out there for specific areas that include restaurants that serve ICE, the hotels where they stay, etc.; this one just has major companies and information on how they've been involved.

For the companies that contract directly with ICE, it's updated about once a week. For other categories, it's updated periodically; the last update for each category is listed in the description section.

No. The map typically displays only one or two contracts per company at a time. As a result, the dollar amounts shown may be significantly lower than what a company is actually earning from ICE, and the contract descriptions may not reflect the full range of services or products provided. (While this is not ideal, it reflects practical limits on time and resources.)

To see a more complete picture of a company’s relationship with ICE, you can follow the USAspending.gov link provided for each listing and click on the company’s name to view additional contracting activity.

In most cases, companies are included based on publicly verifiable information, such as government contract records, credible media reporting, or job listings that clearly reference ICE-related work. Because this information is already public and documented, companies are not typically contacted in advance.

In a small number of cases where listings are based on tips, companies are contacted and given an opportunity to respond before being added.

So far, no company has formally disputed its inclusion. If that were to happen, we would review the claim on a case-by-case basis. At a minimum, any company that requests it would be offered the opportunity to include a response or clarification within its listing.