Apps And ‘ICY ROAD’ Codes Warn Of ICE Raids Nationwide; DHS Threatens Obstruction Charges

Communities across the U.S. are using apps and social platforms — including Waze, Ring, Facebook and WhatsApp — along with local radio shows to warn neighbors about potential ICE deportation operations. These grassroots warning systems have proliferated amid an expanded federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, prompting debates over safety, misinformation and legal limits. Advocates say such alerts are acts of community defense and protected speech, while officials warn they could constitute obstruction or endanger officers.