Terms of Use
The rules governing access to and use of Americans Against ICE’s website, publications, community features, and services.
Last updated: August 9, 2026
Acceptance of These Terms
By accessing, reading, subscribing to, commenting on, supporting, or otherwise using Americans Against ICE, you agree to these Terms of Use.
These Terms apply to the Americans Against ICE website, emails, newsletters, articles, Notes, comments, chats, custom pages, subscription features, public-record documentation, and other publication services.
Americans Against ICE is published through Substack. Your use of Substack’s platform is also subject to Substack’s separate terms, policies, and rules.
Publication Purpose
Americans Against ICE publishes independent reporting, public-record documentation, accountability journalism, commentary, and information focused on:
ICE enforcement
detention conditions
deportation systems
family separation
immigration enforcement abuse
raids and arrests
deaths and injuries involving immigration enforcement
court and policy developments
institutional accountability
public resistance and community response
Americans Against ICE operates within the RESIST | FIGHT public-interest journalism ecosystem.
Informational and Editorial Content
Content is provided for journalism, commentary, education, public-interest documentation, and general informational purposes.
It is not a substitute for individualized:
legal advice
immigration advice
financial advice
medical advice
mental-health treatment
emergency assistance
professional services
Readers facing legal or immigration matters should consult an appropriately qualified professional.
Accuracy and Developing Information
Americans Against ICE works to verify material facts and correct substantive errors.
Some reporting concerns breaking events, pending litigation, disputed claims, incomplete records, federal statements, rapidly changing policies, or ongoing enforcement activity.
Information may therefore be updated, clarified, corrected, or supplemented as new verified evidence becomes available.
No Guarantee of Outcomes
Nothing published by Americans Against ICE guarantees:
a legal result
immigration relief
release from detention
policy change
financial assistance
media coverage
publication of submitted material
a response to every message
acceptance of a correction request
a particular government or court action
Reporting and public-interest documentation do not create an attorney-client, professional, or advisory relationship.
Subscriptions and Payments
Free and paid subscriptions may be administered through Substack and its payment providers.
Subscription prices, benefits, billing periods, renewal terms, discounts, and cancellation options are displayed during signup or through the subscriber’s account settings.
Payment does not purchase:
favorable coverage
editorial access
removal of accurate reporting
influence over reporting decisions
guaranteed publication
preferential treatment
Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, original articles, commentary, page text, editorial frameworks, graphics, branding, and other publication material are owned by or licensed to Americans Against ICE or RESIST | FIGHT.
You may:
link to public pages
quote limited portions for commentary, criticism, reporting, education, or other lawful fair-use purposes
share official publication links
use material where written permission has been granted
You may not:
republish full articles without permission
reproduce substantial portions in a competing publication
remove attribution
sell or license publication content without authorization
impersonate Americans Against ICE or RESIST | FIGHT
falsely suggest endorsement, partnership, or authorization
Requests for republication or licensing should be sent through the publication’s official contact channel.
Reader Submissions
By sending a message, news tip, correction request, document, photograph, video, comment, or other material, you confirm that you have the right to submit it.
Submitting material does not guarantee publication, investigation, payment, confidentiality, or return of the material.
You retain ownership of material you lawfully own. Publicly submitted material may be displayed, moderated, preserved, or used as necessary to operate publication features.
Do not submit material that:
violates another person’s rights
unlawfully exposes private information
contains malicious software
is knowingly false or fraudulent
infringes copyright
threatens violence
promotes harassment
impersonates another person
violates applicable law
News Tips and Confidentiality
Requests for confidentiality are considered before publication.
No ordinary email, website, messaging system, or digital service can be guaranteed completely secure.
Do not send medical records, financial information, government identification, home addresses, immigration documents, or other highly sensitive material unless secure arrangements have been made first.
Americans Against ICE does not promise confidential-source status unless that arrangement has been expressly accepted.
Community Conduct
Readers participating in comments, chats, replies, or other community areas must not:
threaten violence
harass or stalk others
publish private identifying information
impersonate another person
post spam or scams
distribute malware
interfere with the website or platform
coordinate targeted abuse
encourage unlawful retaliation
violate Substack’s rules
Americans Against ICE may moderate, hide, restrict, block, or remove participation when reasonably necessary to protect readers, sources, affected communities, or the integrity of the publication.
External Links
The publication may link to third-party websites, documents, court records, government records, campaigns, databases, or services.
External links are provided for reference or convenience.
Americans Against ICE does not control and is not responsible for third-party:
content
availability
accuracy
security
privacy practices
products
services
fundraising activity
policy changes
A link does not automatically constitute endorsement.
Public Records and Government Sources
Americans Against ICE may use records, statements, court filings, agency documents, public databases, and other materials produced by government institutions.
Use of those materials does not constitute endorsement of the institution, its conduct, or its account of events.
Official statements are treated as claims requiring context and verification where appropriate.
Immigration and Enforcement Information
Coverage of immigration enforcement may include rapidly changing legal, administrative, and operational information.
Readers should not rely on a publication article as individualized legal guidance concerning detention, removal, asylum, immigration status, court deadlines, or interactions with law enforcement.
Prohibited Use
You may not use Americans Against ICE to:
violate law
threaten, exploit, or harass others
conduct fraud
distribute malicious code
scrape protected data unlawfully
interfere with website operation
falsely attribute content
misrepresent affiliation
collect personal information without authorization
coordinate targeted abuse
infringe intellectual-property or privacy rights
Disclaimer of Warranties
To the extent permitted by law, the publication and its content are provided on an “as available” basis.
Americans Against ICE does not guarantee that:
the website will always be uninterrupted
every error will be detected immediately
every external link will remain active
all archived information will remain available
the service will be free from technical failure or third-party interference
Nothing in these Terms excludes rights that cannot legally be excluded.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Americans Against ICE, RESIST | FIGHT, and their operators will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive losses arising solely from reliance on general informational content, interruption of service, third-party conduct, external websites, or unauthorized access beyond their reasonable control.
This provision does not exclude liability where exclusion is prohibited by law.
Indemnification
To the extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for claims, losses, or costs resulting from your unlawful use of the publication, violation of these Terms, infringement of another person’s rights, or material you submit without authorization.
Privacy
Use of personal information is addressed in the Americans Against ICE Privacy Policy.
Corrections
The publication’s correction practices are addressed in the Americans Against ICE Corrections Policy.
Editorial Standards
The publication’s reporting and editorial standards are addressed in the Americans Against ICE Editorial Policy.
Suspension or Termination
Americans Against ICE may restrict access to community features, remove comments, block accounts, or discontinue services where reasonably necessary because of:
abuse
threats
fraud
unlawful conduct
policy violations
security risks
platform enforcement
operational necessity
Substack may separately suspend or terminate accounts under its own agreements.
Changes to These Terms
These Terms may be updated when the publication, its services, technology, platform arrangements, or legal obligations change.
The “Last updated” date will be revised when material changes are made.
Severability
If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
Contact
Questions about these Terms may be sent through the official Americans Against ICE contact page or publication email.