SHOW NOTES & RESOURCE PACK
Episode: The Airport Gambit | Date: March 23, 2026
1. Verified Context Sources
These are the public‑facing sources referenced in this episode’s research and community monitoring:
Eyes on ICE: CSP Terminal (Google AI Studio)
r/EyesOnIce (Reddit community reports)
Eyes On ICE Substack
TikTok Studio (short‑form distribution)
X (public reactions and video circulation)
2. Know‑Your‑Rights (KYR) Resources
General Rights
Airport‑Specific Rights
3. Community Safety & Rapid Response
Hotlines & Support Networks
Rapid Response Components
Legal observers & Documenters / videographers
Drivers / transport volunteers
Language & Childcare support
Bail fund coordinators
4. Secure Recording & Evidence Handling
Recording Basics
Record from a safe distance with your camera horizontal.
Capture badge numbers, vehicle numbers, and surroundings.
Do not interfere physically with law enforcement.
Digital Security & Storage
Metadata Scrubbing: Metadata2Go
Secure Storage: Use Proton Drive, Tresorit, or encrypted external drives.
Rule of Thumb: Do not alter original files and share only with trusted legal partners.
Chain of Custody Template
Plaintext
CHAIN OF CUSTODY — EYES ON ICE
Recorder Name:
Date:
Time:
Location:
Device Used:
Original File Name:
Transfer Method:
Who Received the File:
Notes:
5. Organizing Framework: Avoid / Replace / Protect / Respond
AVOID: Identify airports with ICE presence. Coordinate travel with neighbors and use alternate ground routes when possible.
REPLACE: Build community shuttles. Create shared ride rosters and weekly volunteer driver rotations.
PROTECT: Carry physical KYR cards and pre‑arrange legal contacts.
Device Privacy: Disable Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi auto‑connect. Use airplane mode when possible and disable biometric unlock (FaceID/TouchID) at checkpoints.
RESPOND: Support workers resisting militarization. Pressure vendors/contractors. File FOIA requests, document patterns, and publish them safely.
6. Public Records & FOIA Starter Kit
Federal & State FOIA
Federal: DHS FOIA Portal
State: Search “[your state] public records request” or “[your state] FOIA equivalent.”
FOIA Request Template
Plaintext
To Whom It May Concern:
I am requesting all records, reports, communications, and documents related to:
[Describe incident, date, location]
This request includes emails, memos, directives, video, audio, and internal communications.
I request a fee waiver as this information is in the public interest.
Sincerely,
[Name]
7. Airport Safety Checklist
Before You Travel
Screenshot your boarding pass.
Turn off biometric unlock and enable a strong alphanumeric passcode.
Pack physical KYR cards and tell a trusted contact your exact travel plan.
At the Airport
Observe before recording. If ICE is present, move calmly and avoid confrontation.
If you witness an incident: Record, step back, document the time/location, and share only with trusted organizations.
If You Are Stopped
Ask: “Am I free to go?”
You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status.
You do not have to unlock your phone.
You can state clearly: “I do not consent to a search.”
8. Community Media & Distribution
Cross‑Posting Strategy: TikTok (Short) → Reddit (Medium) → Substack (Longform)
Reddit Abridged Template
Plaintext
TL;DR:
• What happened
• Why it matters
• What the community should do next
Full breakdown on Substack (no paywall).
9. Mental Health & Community Care
For Witnesses: Take breaks from processing footage. Talk to someone you trust, avoid doomscrolling, and utilize physical grounding techniques.
For Organizers: Rotate responsibilities to prevent burnout. Always debrief after stressful events and build a buddy system for field work.
10. Final Call to Action
Share these KYR resources. Join or build a rapid‑response team in your area. Support local immigrant rights organizations. Document safely, protect each other, and stay connected across platforms. Keep the archive alive.
