DMW Case Tracker

ICE-Domestic Militarization Watch Tracker

Domestic militarization has become an increasingly visible feature of governance in the United States, shaping how public institutions respond to immigration, protest, and perceived threats to public order. Once largely confined to foreign battlefields, military tactics, equipment, and frameworks are now regularly deployed within civilian spaces—often with profound consequences for civil liberties, community trust, and democratic accountability. Understanding this shift requires careful documentation of where, how, and against whom these practices are used.

This webpage brings together data that tracks three interconnected dimensions of domestic militarization: immigration detention, militarized deployments by federal, state, and local authorities, and related events and incidents across the country. By compiling quantitative data alongside contextual information, the page aims to make visible patterns that are often fragmented across agencies and jurisdictions. These datasets help illuminate how enforcement priorities evolve, which communities are most affected, and how militarized responses are normalized over time.

Immigration Detention Quick Facts

Events and Incidents

This section documents events and incidents of domestic militarization across the United States, capturing how military-style tactics, authorities, and equipment are used in civilian settings. Each entry provides detailed information on the nature of the incident, the agencies involved, the legal justifications cited, and the tactics employed, alongside data on detentions, arrests, and equipment used. By also tracking community impacts, local government involvement, advocacy responses, legal challenges, and source verification, this section offers a comprehensive and transparent record of how militarized actions unfold and whom they affect.

Military Domestic Deployment

This section documents domestic military deployments within the United States, providing a clear, standardized overview of when and where forces are activated, the missions they are assigned, and the legal authorities governing their use. Each entry outlines key details—including troop numbers, sending and receiving locations, and stated purposes—while also noting any legal challenges that have emerged. Together, these records offer transparency into how military resources are deployed domestically and the legal frameworks that shape their role in civilian contexts.