# ICE Locator MCP Server
[](https://lobehub.com/mcp/trose-ice-locator-mcp)
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for searching ICE detainee locations with AI-powered natural language queries.
## Features
- 🔍 **Smart Search**: Natural language queries with fuzzy matching
- 📊 **Bulk Operations**: Search multiple detainees simultaneously
- 🌐 **Multilingual**: Support for English, Spanish, and more
- 📋 **Legal Reports**: Generate comprehensive reports for legal use
- 🗺️ **Heatmap Visualization**: Interactive web app showing facility locations
## Quick Start
### Installation
```bash
pip install ice-locator-mcp
```
### Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your Claude Desktop config:
**macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`
**Windows**: `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json`
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"ice-locator": {
"command": "ice-locator-mcp",
"args": []
}
}
}
```
## Available Tools
### 🔍 Search Tools
| Tool | Description | Parameters |
|------|-------------|------------|
| `search_detainee_by_name` | Search by personal information with fuzzy matching | `first_name`, `last_name`, `date_of_birth`, `country_of_birth`, `middle_name`, `language`, `fuzzy_search` |
| `search_detainee_by_alien_number` | Search by alien registration number (A-number) | `alien_number`, `language` |
| `smart_detainee_search` | AI-powered natural language search | `query`, `context`, `suggest_corrections`, `language` |
| `bulk_search_detainees` | Search multiple detainees simultaneously | `search_requests`, `max_concurrent`, `continue_on_error` |
| `generate_search_report` | Generate comprehensive reports for legal use | `search_criteria`, `results`, `report_type`, `format` |
### 📋 Prompts
| Prompt | Description | Arguments |
|--------|-------------|-----------|
| `detainee_search_guide` | Guide for searching ICE detainees with best practices | `search_type`, `user_role` |
| `legal_report_template` | Template for generating legal reports from search results | `report_type`, `client_name` |
| `family_support_guide` | Comprehensive guide for families searching for detained relatives | `relationship`, `language` |
### 📚 Resources
| Resource | Description | Type |
|----------|-------------|------|
| `ice://facilities/database` | Comprehensive database of ICE detention facilities | JSON |
| `ice://search/history` | Track and manage previous search queries and results | JSON |
| `ice://legal/templates` | Templates for legal documents and correspondence | Markdown |
| `ice://support/resources` | Resources for families of detainees | Markdown |
| `ice://statistics/trends` | Historical data and trends about ICE detention | JSON |
## Usage Examples
```python
# Natural language search
result = await smart_detainee_search(
query="Find Maria Rodriguez from Guatemala born around 1985"
)
# Name-based search
result = await search_detainee_by_name(
first_name="John",
last_name="Doe",
date_of_birth="1990-01-15",
country_of_birth="Mexico"
)
# Bulk search
result = await bulk_search_detainees(
search_requests=[...],
max_concurrent=3
)
```
## Web App
View the interactive heatmap: **[ice-locator-mcp.vercel.app](https://ice-locator-mcp.vercel.app/)**
## Use Cases
- **Legal Representatives**: Locate clients in ICE custody
- **Family Members**: Find detained relatives with AI assistance
- **Advocacy Organizations**: Streamline detainee location workflows
- **AI Assistants**: Enable immigration-related support capabilities
## Privacy & Security
- **No Data Storage**: Search data is not permanently stored
- **Local Processing**: All processing happens locally
- **Optional Analytics**: Privacy-first analytics with automatic data redaction
- **Rate Limiting**: Respectful usage with built-in rate limiting
## License
MIT License - see [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.
## Support
- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/trose/ice-locator-mcp/issues)
- **Documentation**: [Full Documentation](https://trose.github.io/ice-locator-mcp)
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**⚠️ Important**: This is an independent project not affiliated with ICE. Use responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws.
