Introduction to ICE Tea Network
Learn what ICE Tea is, how it works, and the values we operate by.
🌱 Introduction to ICE Tea Network
Welcome to the ICE Tea Network — a decentralized, abolitionist project built to protect and support communities facing surveillance, raids, and criminalization.
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ICE Tea isn't a single organization — it's a distributed network of people, tools, and tactics working together for community safety.
What Is ICE Tea?
ICE Tea is a mutual aid network that helps communities respond to immigration enforcement and police activity. It provides tools for:
- Reporting ICE and law enforcement sightings
- Dispatching trusted volunteers to witness and support
- Training community members in field and digital safety
- Coordinating care, legal, and logistics roles during actions
The platform and protocols are designed to be secure, decentralized, and scalable — built for grassroots organizers, not bureaucracies.
Our Values
We are:
- Abolitionist — We believe in dismantling systems of policing, detention, and borders.
- Decentralized — We don’t rely on a central command. Trust is distributed.
- Community-led — Locals know best. We train people to protect their own.
- Secure by default — Safety isn’t optional. We use encrypted tools and protect sensitive data.
- Mutual aid–rooted — We offer support, not charity. Everyone gives and receives as they are able.
Rabbit Hole
🧭 Curious about abolition? → Read: “Are Prisons Obsolete?” by Angela Davis
Who Makes Up ICE Tea?
There’s no “ICE Tea HQ.” Instead, the network is made of:
- 🧍♀️ Field responders (witnesses, legal observers, medics)
- 🧠 Dispatchers (trusted coordinators who activate responders)
- 🛠 Tool stewards (people who build and secure the platform)
- 💞 Care teams (supporting people impacted by enforcement)
You don’t need to be a tech expert or a legal scholar to help. What matters is trust, training, and readiness.
Roles Within the Network
While ICE Tea is known for dispatching support, it also includes:
- Observers — Witness and document police/ICE activity
- Care Stations — Provide physical safety, water, support
- Runners / Rideshare — Help with movement and exit
- Digital Support — Manage maps, reports, and comms
- Legal Coordination — Help track arrests or violations
Hint
Want to learn more about these roles? → Check out the “Field Role Training” track
A Note on Trust
Trust is earned — not assumed. To receive access to certain tools or roles, you must complete specific trainings. These include:
- 💬 Role quizzes
- 🔐 Digital security pledges
- ✅ Dispatch certifications
This keeps the network safe, scalable, and hard to infiltrate.
Success
If you believe in collective care, radical safety, and decentralized resistance — you're in the right place.
📘 Knowledge Check
What is ICE Tea Network primarily built to do?
ICE Tea relies on a central leadership team for coordination.
Which values guide the ICE Tea Network?
Who can be part of ICE Tea?
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