Missouri: Resources for ICE Detainees

This guide is for people detained by ICE in Missouri and for their families. Missouri has no dedicated ICE detention center. ICE contracts with county jails to hold detainees; four county jails in Missouri hold ICE detainees, with Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center listed as the primary facility on ICE's website. Ste. Genevieve County jail is located approximately one hour southeast of St. Louis and holds detainees from across Missouri and southern Illinois. Missouri falls under the ICE Chicago Field Office, with the Kansas City detained unit handling Missouri cases. Three ICE bond posting locations exist in Missouri: Kansas City, Strafford (Springfield area), and St. Louis. Kansas City International Airport (KCI) is a major deportation flight hub - 130 ICE departures in 2025 alone and 33 more in the first quarter of 2026. A proposed 7,500-bed ICE detention warehouse in south Kansas City was resisted by the Kansas City City Council, which passed a five-year moratorium on non-city-run detention facilities in January 2026. ICE still operates in Missouri. A congressional oversight visit to Ste. Genevieve in May 2026 found overcrowded cells and detainees struggling to access resources. The community organization Abide in Love provides direct support to Ste. Genevieve detainees. Last verified: June 2026.

Step 1: Find Your Family Member - Right Now

ICE Online Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov

You need: the person's full legal name, date of birth, and country of birth - OR their A-Number (Alien Registration Number). Missouri detainees may be transferred between county jails. If nothing appears within 24-48 hours, call the ICE Kansas City detained unit.

ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line: 1-888-351-4024 (toll-free)

EOIR Immigration Court Case Status: 1-800-898-7180

ICE Kansas City detained unit: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov - This is the ICE case information contact for all Missouri ICE detention facilities.

ICE Kansas City Field Office: 11125 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 880-5000

Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center: (573) 883-5820 - Primary ICE facility in Missouri

If a family member has been arrested and does not appear in the locator: They may still be in a local county jail under an ICE detainer or in transit. Call CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov and the county jail where the arrest occurred. If taken to KCI Airport and flown elsewhere, check the ICE Detainee Locator for their receiving state.

Step 2: Where ICE Detainees Are Held in Missouri

Missouri uses county jails for ICE detention; there is no dedicated ICE detention center. Four county jails have agreements with ICE.

Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center - Ste. Genevieve (Primary ICE-Listed Facility)

5 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

Phone: (573) 883-5820

ICE case information: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov

Phone system: CityTeleCoin - (318) 746-1114 | citytelecoin.com

Money: CityTeleCoin website (citytelecoin.com) or money order by mail to facility address with detainee name and last four A-Number digits

Attorney VTC: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance; 6 AM-9 PM in 30-60 minute increments

Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center is the only Missouri ICE detention facility listed on ICE's public website. It is located in the small river city of Ste. Genevieve, approximately one hour southeast of St. Louis along the Mississippi River. The facility has a capacity of approximately 300-450 detainees; the county does not publicly disclose how many ICE detainees it holds. The rate paid by ICE was reported at approximately $85 per detainee per night in neighboring Phelps County. Ste. Genevieve County holds detainees from counties across Missouri including St. Louis, and from southern Illinois. Approximately 90% of the ICE detainee population at Ste. Genevieve is Hispanic or Latino.

A May 2026 congressional oversight visit by US Reps. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) as members of the House Oversight Committee found that detainees reported overcrowded cells and difficulty accessing resources. Community organization Abide in Love provides direct support including pen pals, calling cards, and legal referrals to Ste. Genevieve ICE detainees.

Visiting: Sunday 12:00-4:00 PM; 30 minutes per visit, first come first served. Arrive at least 35 minutes early for processing. All visitors subject to search. No electronic devices permitted in secure areas. Non-contact visits. A pre-visit registration form must be completed.

Mail: [Detainee Full Name + last 4 digits of A-Number], Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center, 5 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. The facility does not post a public roster of its inmates.

Other Missouri County Jails Holding ICE Detainees

Phelps County Jail - Rolla

Phone: (573) 458-6100 (Phelps County Sheriff)

ICE case information: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov

Rolla is in central Missouri, approximately 100 miles southwest of St. Louis. Phelps County reported an ICE rate of $85 per detainee per night. The organization Abide in Love in Rolla was the original chapter supporting ICE detainees at this facility before expanding to Ste. Genevieve.

Additional Missouri county jails

Four county jails in Missouri are reported to hold ICE detainees. Beyond Ste. Genevieve and Phelps, other facilities have been reported but change. Verify current ICE detention locations with CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov.

KCI Airport - Deportation Flight Hub

Kansas City International Airport (KCI) is a significant hub for ICE deportation flights. ICE Flight Monitor tracked 130 ICE Air departures from KCI during 2025 and 33 more in the first three months of 2026. Destinations include the US-Mexico border and deportation destinations internationally. If a family member appears to have been placed on a deportation flight from Missouri, contact an immigration attorney immediately. Last-minute habeas corpus filings have removed individuals from deportation flights. Time is the critical factor.

Step 3: Get Legal Help

Asylum Clinic of Kansas City

asylumclinic.org | Kansas City - Nonprofit that works with immigrant and refugee populations in the Midwest. Executive Director Clare Murphy Shaw has been publicly active on Missouri ICE detention issues and deportation flight concerns. Contact for detention legal referrals and representation.

Legal Aid of Western Missouri

lawmo.org | Kansas City and western Missouri - Provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in western Missouri. Contact for intake screening.

Missouri Immigrant and Refugee Advocates (MIRA)

moira.net | St. Louis - Immigration advocacy and legal services for the St. Louis area. Contact for referrals to detention legal help.

Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization - St. Louis (IRCO)

St. Louis area - Contact for community support and legal referrals for St. Louis area immigrants in detention.

Mid-Missouri Legal Services

midmolegal.org - Free civil legal aid for low-income individuals in central Missouri.

Abide in Love - Ste. Genevieve Chapter

Community support organization directly assisting ICE detainees at Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center. Provides pen pals, calling cards, legal referrals, and court date tracking for detainees. Contact through STLPR reporting or through Phelps County's Abide in Love chapter for referral. While not a legal organization, they can help connect families to resources and support detainees during the process.

EOIR Pro Bono List

Ste. Genevieve and other Missouri ICE jails are required to post pro bono legal service lists in housing units. Ask your family member to request the list and use the CityTeleCoin phone system to contact providers.

Immigration Advocates Network

immigrationadvocates.org - National searchable directory; search by Missouri.

Step 4: Bond - How to Get Someone Released

Bond allows a detained person to be released from ICE custody while their immigration case proceeds. Missouri falls under the ICE Chicago Field Office. The Kansas City Immigration Court handles many Missouri cases. Having an attorney at the bond hearing is essential.

Note: Missouri is covered by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which also upheld the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy in March 2026. This means bond hearings may be difficult to obtain for many Missouri ICE detainees. Contact an attorney to evaluate individual eligibility.

Three ICE bond posting locations in Missouri:

Kansas City: 11125 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64153 | (816) 880-5000 - Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM

Strafford (Springfield area): 2401 W. Old Route 66, Strafford, MO 65757 | (417) 865-7359 - Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM

St. Louis: 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.100, St. Louis, MO 63103 | (314) 244-9787 - Monday-Friday 9 AM-3 PM

Payment: Money order, cashier's check, or certified check payable to 'Department of Homeland Security.' Bring the detainee's full name, A-Number, and bond order.

A licensed immigration bond agent can post bond electronically for a fee.

Bond Funds

National Immigrant Bond Fund

immigrantbondfund.org - National fund; requires family contribution.

Missouri community resources

Contact Asylum Clinic of Kansas City and MIRA for current Missouri-specific bond assistance resources.

Step 5: Communication at Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center

Visiting

Sunday only: 12:00-4:00 PM. Visits are 30 minutes, first come first served. Arrive at least 35 minutes before your visit for processing. Complete registration form before visiting. All visitors subject to search. No electronic devices. Non-contact visits. Valid ID required.

Phone

Phone system: CityTeleCoin. To set up a prepaid account for receiving calls: (318) 746-1114 | citytelecoin.com. Detainees cannot receive incoming calls; outgoing calls only through CityTeleCoin. Contact (573) 883-5820 for current call schedules.

Mail

[Detainee Full Name + last 4 of A-Number], Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center, 5 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670. Include sender's name and address. Legal mail is forwarded if the detainee transfers; general correspondence is returned to sender.

Money

CityTeleCoin website: citytelecoin.com - for phone minutes. Money orders by mail to facility address with detainee name and last 4 of A-Number.

Attorney visits

Legal representatives may visit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. VTC appointments must be scheduled 24 hours in advance, 6 AM-9 PM, in 30-60 minute increments. Sessions are confidential. Contact the jail's administrative line at (573) 883-5820 to schedule.

Step 6: Missouri Enforcement Context and Your Rights

Kansas City's resistance to new detention facilities:

Kansas City has been an active site of ICE expansion planning. In late January 2026, ICE officials toured a nearly one-million-square-foot warehouse in south Kansas City and reportedly negotiated for a 7,500-bed detention facility. In response, the Kansas City City Council passed a five-year moratorium on non-city-run detention facilities. County Legislator Manny Abarca was initially told he would be trespassed when he arrived to observe the ICE tour of the warehouse. Missouri Rep. Mark Alford (R) has actively lobbied to land an ICE detention facility in his district - reflecting the state's politically divided posture on immigration enforcement.

KCI deportation flights - if time is critical:

With 130+ ICE Air departures from KCI in 2025, Kansas City Airport is a significant deportation logistics hub. If a family member in ICE custody in Missouri is about to be placed on a deportation flight, contact an immigration attorney immediately for emergency habeas corpus or other stay-of-removal filings. The Asylum Clinic of Kansas City has experience with last-minute flight intervention.

Abide in Love - community support at the jail:

When detainees first arrive at Ste. Genevieve County jail, they often go five or six days without being able to reach their families. Community organization Abide in Love found the facility had zero Spanish-language reading materials when they started, despite 90% of the ICE detainee population being Hispanic or Latino. They now supply calling cards, pen pals, Spanish materials, and legal referrals. Contact through STLPR or the Phelps County chapter.

Do not sign anything without an attorney:

People detained in Missouri who have accepted 'voluntary departure' have reportedly done so under coercion, threats, or due to prolonged detention conditions. Contact an attorney immediately. Say: 'I will not sign anything without speaking with a lawyer first.'

Key rights every detainee has:

The right to speak with an attorney. Ask for the pro bono list from the facility.

The right to a bond hearing before an immigration judge (contact attorney immediately if denied - Eighth Circuit upheld mandatory detention but habeas corpus remains an option).

The right to be free from physical, sexual, and verbal abuse.

The right to adequate medical care.

The right to communicate with your home country's consulate (free calls required).

The right to reading materials in your language.

To report conditions or file a complaint:

ICE Kansas City: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov

DHS Inspector General: oig.dhs.gov | 1-800-323-8603

Asylum Clinic of Kansas City: asylumclinic.org

Quick Reference - Missouri ICE Detainee Resources

Find a detainee:

ICE Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov

ICE Detention Reporting Line: 1-888-351-4024

EOIR Case Status: 1-800-898-7180

ICE Kansas City detained unit: CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov

ICE Kansas City Field Office: (816) 880-5000

Primary detention facility:

Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center: 5 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve - (573) 883-5820

Visiting: Sunday 12-4 PM, 30 minutes, first come first served

Phone/money: CityTeleCoin - (318) 746-1114 | citytelecoin.com

Other county jails:

Phelps County Jail (Rolla): (573) 458-6100

Legal help:

Asylum Clinic of Kansas City: asylumclinic.org

Legal Aid of Western Missouri: lawmo.org

MIRA (St. Louis): moira.net

Post bond - 3 ICE ERO offices (Mon-Fri 9 AM-3 PM):

Kansas City: 11125 N. Ambassador Drive, Suite 100 | (816) 880-5000

Strafford (Springfield): 2401 W. Old Route 66 | (417) 865-7359

St. Louis: 1222 Spruce Street, Room 1.100 | (314) 244-9787

Sources and verification: STLPR, 'Immigrants Held by ICE Are Neglected at the Ste. Genevieve County Jail, Lawmakers Say,' May 27, 2026 (Reps. Wesley Bell D-MO Nikki Budzinski D-IL House Oversight; tour May Tuesday 2026; good visit with Sheriff Gary Stolzer; directly with detainees overcrowded cells struggle to access resources; jail houses ICE detainees from counties across Missouri including St. Louis and southern Illinois; 287(g) agreements ICE targeting Spanish speakers); STLPR, ''Abide in Love' Activists Support ICE Detainees at County Jail,' September 3, 2025 (Susan Johnson Ste. Genevieve activist July 2025; first affiliate chapter Abide in Love; Rolla original chapter; capacity 450; Schott did not disclose detainee number average; $85 per detainee per night Phelps County rate; no public roster; Sara Drost pen pals calling cards legal referrals court dates; zero Spanish reading materials when started 90% Hispanic Latino; phone calls expensive); The Beacon/STLPR, 'Shackled Immigrants Are Being Flown In and Out of Kansas City International Airport,' April 22-23, 2026 (130 ICE Air departures KCI 2025; 33 departures Q1 2026; 106 flights to KCI 2025 21 through March; Wednesday April direct deportation flight US-Mexico border; last-minute court filing removed one man; Clare Murphy Shaw Asylum Clinic of Kansas City quote 'as soon as we get a client they are moved away'; ICE detainee locator frequently not up to date; GlobalX Key Lime Omni Eastern Air Express; 2,253 deportation flights 79 countries Jan 20 2025-Jan 20 2026); Spectrum News/NBC, 'Kansas City Among Communities Fighting ICE Detention Centers,' February 17-18, 2026 (Kansas City City Council five-year moratorium non-city-run detention facilities January 2026; same day ICE toured nearly 1M sqft warehouse south Kansas City; Manny Abarca county lawmaker initially told trespassing eventually allowed in; deputy ICE field office director 7,500-bed site; Rep. Mark Alford lobbied to land facility in his district; Kansas City tax exemptions Port KC economic development manufacturing concern); Rep. Davids letter February 11, 2026 (south Kansas City warehouse 7,500 beds; negotiations; Leavenworth CoreCivic $60 million contract; questions to Secretary Noem); ICE Ste. Genevieve County page (ice.gov; CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov Kansas City detained unit; VTC 24 hours advance 6 AM-9 PM 30-60 min increments; Sunday 12-4 PM social visits 30 min first come first serve; arrive 35 minutes early; non-contact; no electronic devices; no items to detainees; search; CityTeleCoin (318) 746-1114 citytelecoin.com for phone money; money order mail with last 4 A-number; legal mail forwarded general returned to sender); cfiaus.com Missouri (bond Kansas City 11125 N Ambassador Drive Suite 100 64153 (816) 880-5000; Strafford 2401 W Old Route 66 65757 (417) 865-7359; St. Louis 1222 Spruce Street Room 1.100 63103 (314) 244-9787; Montgomery County Jail mentioned as only facility per some sources - this appears outdated; verify); Global Detention Project (5 Basler Drive Ste. Genevieve MO 63670; listed as Ste. Genevieve County Detention Center). Volatile items: Verify Ste. Genevieve County Jail current ICE detainee population and visiting hours (Sunday 12-4 policy stated as new in county website; verify current before visiting); verify which four Missouri county jails currently hold ICE detainees (Ste. Genevieve and Phelps confirmed; two others verify at ice.gov or CHI-ERO-Detained@ice.dhs.gov); verify Kansas City south warehouse detention facility status (moratorium passed January 2026; ICE reportedly still in negotiations as of February 2026; verify current status); verify Eighth Circuit mandatory detention ruling impact on Missouri bond hearings (March 2026 Eighth Circuit upheld; verify current bond eligibility in Missouri); verify whether Montgomery County Jail still holds ICE detainees (mentioned in some older sources; not on current ICE facility list; verify). Last verified: June 2026.