The Founders Warned Against Secret Arrests. ICE Is Testing That Principle.

A legal challenge from The Marshall Project demands that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) publicly release the names of immigrant detainees, citing the need for accountability when the government refuses to disclose who is in custody. The lawsuit argues that without transparency, oversight of detention practices remains impossible, raising concerns about how detainees are treated and whether their rights are being upheld. The case highlights broader tensions over government transparency and the ability of watchdog groups to scrutinize detention policies. Supporters say the disclosure would help families locate loved ones and ensure due process protections.

A lawsuit filed by The Marshall Project argues that ICE must disclose the names of immigrant detainees because you can’t check a government that won’t say who it’s holding.