ICE Tweaks Suspicious Activity Tip Form: Comments Due November 4th!
Published Date: 10/5/2026
Notice
Summary
ICE is updating how they collect tips about suspicious or criminal activity and wants your feedback by November 4, 2026. This update aims to make reporting easier and clearer for everyone involved, with no new costs or big changes in timing. If you’ve got ideas on how to improve the process or reduce hassle, now’s the time to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Public Tip Reporting to ICE
You can submit tips about suspicious or criminal activity to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The collection is meant to gather information from the public and law enforcement partners about allegations of crimes enforced by the Department of Homeland Security.
Time Burden for Tip Submitters
ICE estimates the information collection will receive 194,381 responses, with an average of 11 minutes per response, resulting in 35,637 annual burden hours. If you submit a tip, ICE estimates it will take about 11 minutes to complete.
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