What is ICEBlock?
Stay informed about reported ICE sightings within a 5 miles radius of your current location in real-time. ICEBlock is a community-driven app that allows you to share and discover location-based reports without revealing any personal data.
Problem
Users struggle to stay informed about real-time ICE activity in their vicinity, relying on scattered, non-real-time information sources and risking privacy exposure when sharing/receiving alerts.
Solution
A community-driven mobile app where users can share and discover real-time, location-based ICE activity reports within a 5-mile radius, anonymously and without storing personal data.
Customers
Immigrants and activists in the US, community organizers, and individuals seeking to avoid ICE encounters in real-time.
Unique Features
Real-time crowd-sourced alerts, geofenced 5-mile radius notifications, and privacy-first design (no personal data collection or sign-up required).
User Comments
Empowers vulnerable communities with actionable safety information
Prioritizes anonymity in high-risk situations
Fills a critical gap in community-led emergency response
Simplifies real-time situational awareness
Addresses distrust of centralized reporting systems
Traction
Launched in 2023, exact user numbers undisclosed. Founder active on social media (500+ X followers). Positioned as first privacy-focused ICE-tracking tool.
Market Size
~11 million undocumented immigrants in the US (Pew Research 2021) requiring safety tools, plus allies/advocacy groups.
