Livestream | Friday, April 24, 2026 | 11am PST
Overview
Local police departments and sheriff’s offices are playing a growing role in immigration enforcement, yet much of this activity remains difficult to track. Records are often incomplete, delayed, or withheld, leaving journalists and communities without a clear picture of how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operates at the local level.
Panelists will discuss efforts to obtain records on ICE–police collaboration, including recent litigation in California, share tools and strategies for accessing public data nationwide, and discuss how to connect with the researchers and organizations doing this work.
As enforcement expands and becomes more decentralized, accountability depends on local reporting. Knowing how to access records, identify collaboration between agencies, interpret incomplete data, and tap into existing expertise is essential to informing the public and documenting the impact on communities.
Guest Speakers
- David Loy, Legal Director, First Amendment Coalition
- Thadeus Greenson, Press Education Specialist, FAC
- Elizabeth Clemons, Director of Training and Enablement, MuckRock (To Be Confirmed)
- Austin Kocher, Assistant Research Professor, Syracuse University; Research Fellow, American University
Presented by ACoM
Cover Image Credit: Canva Photos
