# ICE Detention Facilities Static Pages
This directory contains a comprehensive set of static HTML pages for ICE detention facilities, designed to improve SEO and provide detailed information about facilities across the United States.
## Overview
The static pages system includes:
- **34 HTML pages** total
- **30 individual facility pages** for top facilities by population
- **4 main pages**: Home, Facilities Directory, Statistics, and About
- **1 XML sitemap** for search engine optimization
- **Mobile-friendly responsive design**
- **SEO-optimized** with meta tags, Open Graph, and JSON-LD structured data
## Directory Structure
```
static-pages/
├── index.html # Home page
├── sitemap.xml # XML sitemap for SEO
├── about/
│ └── index.html # About page
├── facilities/
│ ├── index.html # Facilities directory
│ ├── dilley-family-residential-center.html
│ ├── adelanto-ice-processing-center.html
│ └── ... (28 more facility pages)
├── statistics/
│ └── index.html # Statistics and data analysis
└── templates/
└── base.html # Base HTML template
```
## Pages Generated
### Main Pages
1. **Home Page** (`index.html`)
- Overview of the ICE facilities database
- Key statistics and top facilities
- Quick navigation links
2. **Facilities Directory** (`facilities/index.html`)
- Complete list of all 186 ICE facilities
- Sorted by population (descending)
- Searchable table with location and population data
3. **Statistics Page** (`statistics/index.html`)
- Population distribution analysis
- State-by-state breakdown
- Facility capacity statistics
4. **About Page** (`about/index.html`)
- Information about the resource
- Data sources and methodology
- Related organizations and links
### Individual Facility Pages
30 individual pages for the top facilities by population, including:
- **Dilley Family Residential Center** (2,000 capacity)
- **Adelanto ICE Processing Center** (1,847 capacity)
- **South Texas Family Residential Center** (1,800 capacity)
- **Stewart Detention Center** (1,800 capacity)
- And 26 more top facilities...
Each facility page includes:
- Facility name, location, and capacity
- Detailed information and statistics
- Related links and navigation
- SEO-optimized meta tags and structured data
## SEO Features
### Meta Tags
- Title tags optimized for each page
- Meta descriptions with relevant keywords
- Author and keyword meta tags
### Open Graph Tags
- Facebook sharing optimization
- Twitter card support
- Image and description tags
### JSON-LD Structured Data
- Schema.org markup for better search understanding
- Government building and organization schemas
- Dataset and statistical information schemas
### Technical SEO
- XML sitemap with all pages
- Proper URL structure
- Mobile-responsive design
- Fast loading times
- Internal linking structure
## Data Sources
- **Facilities data**: `data/facilities/comprehensive_ice_facilities.json`
- **Top 30 facilities**: `data/facilities/top_30_facilities.json`
- **Statistics**: Calculated from comprehensive facilities data
## Generation Scripts
The pages are generated using Python scripts:
1. `scripts/analyze_facilities.py` - Analyzes data and creates top 30 list
2. `scripts/generate_facility_pages.py` - Creates individual facility pages
3. `scripts/generate_facilities_index.py` - Creates facilities directory
4. `scripts/generate_statistics_page.py` - Creates statistics page
5. `scripts/generate_home_page.py` - Creates home page
6. `scripts/generate_about_page.py` - Creates about page
7. `scripts/generate_sitemap.py` - Creates XML sitemap
## Usage
### To regenerate all pages:
```bash
cd /Users/trose/src/ice-locator-mcp
python3 scripts/analyze_facilities.py
python3 scripts/generate_facility_pages.py
python3 scripts/generate_facilities_index.py
python3 scripts/generate_statistics_page.py
python3 scripts/generate_home_page.py
python3 scripts/generate_about_page.py
python3 scripts/generate_sitemap.py
```
### To update with new data:
1. Update the facilities JSON files in `data/facilities/`
2. Run the generation scripts to rebuild all pages
3. Deploy the updated static pages
## Deployment
The static pages can be deployed to any web server or static hosting service:
- **GitHub Pages**
- **Netlify**
- **Vercel**
- **Traditional web hosting**
Simply upload the contents of the `static-pages/` directory to your web server.
## Benefits
### SEO Impact
- **30+ indexed pages** for facility-specific searches
- **Structured data** for rich snippets in search results
- **Internal linking** for improved site authority
- **Mobile optimization** for better search rankings
### User Experience
- **Fast loading** static pages
- **Responsive design** for all devices
- **Clear navigation** and breadcrumbs
- **Comprehensive information** in organized format
### Data Transparency
- **Public information** readily accessible
- **Statistical analysis** for better understanding
- **Complete directory** of all facilities
- **Regular updates** with latest data
## Future Enhancements
Potential improvements for the static pages system:
1. **Search functionality** within the facilities directory
2. **Interactive maps** showing facility locations
3. **Data visualization** charts and graphs
4. **Multi-language support** for accessibility
5. **API endpoints** for programmatic access
6. **Real-time updates** from data sources
## Support
For questions or issues with the static pages system, please refer to the main project documentation or contact the development team.
