The ACLU of Alaska has introduced a new online reporting form to document Alaska immigration enforcement actions across the state. This effort comes as the Trump administration increases arrest quotas for ICE and expands military involvement in immigration protests nationwide.
Cindy Woods, senior immigration fellow at the ACLU of Alaska, is managing the tool and helping coordinate legal support for impacted residents. The reporting form is available in English and Spanish, and more languages are planned soon.
It asks users to provide details such as locations, agency involvement, and the nature of immigration enforcement incidents. Woods emphasized the form of confidentiality, stating that users can report without fear of exposure.
The ACLU does not represent individuals in immigration court, but it connects people with immigration lawyers and legal aid. Woods said her team has helped families locate loved ones detained by ICE, especially those transferred to Alaska´s Anchorage Correctional Complex.
ICE has not responded to multiple requests for clarification on the reasons behind transferring detainees to Alaska. Some detainees reportedly have no criminal history or have previously received asylum relief, raising additional concerns.
The ACLU has also raised alarms about detainee treatment at state facilities, referencing a pending class action lawsuit filed in May over poor medical care in Alaska prisons. State lawmakers plan to address these issues at a public hearing on June 20 hosted by the Alaska House Judiciary Committee.
The Department of Corrections said translation services are being used but refused to comment further before the hearing. The ACLU continues monitoring enforcement actions, advocating for transparency, fairness, and humane treatment for all detainees.
