ICE Rushes to Fix Tip Line Form for Crooks and Spooks
Published Date: 12/17/2025
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ICE is updating its tip reporting form to make it easier and clearer for law enforcement officers to share suspicious or criminal activity info. These changes help ICE get all the details they need without confusing free-text boxes. The new form got emergency approval and will be in use until June 30, 2026, while the agency collects feedback—so if you have thoughts, speak up by February 17, 2026!
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