Global Investigative Journalism Network

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A proposed floor plan for a migrant detention center, taken from the US Department of Homeland Security website, which featured in a recent story. Image: Screenshot, DHS

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New Tools for Tracking US Migrant Detention Centers and Illicit Dual-Use Exports for Russian War Effort

by Rowan Philip • June 17, 2026

We profile two new, free-access databases made for investigative journalists that provide hard-to-find accountability evidence on pressing harms.

Search government contract spreadsheet text

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Journalism-First Tools to Search Spreadsheet Text, Track Website Changes, and Mine Investigative Resources Through the Years

by Rowan Philp • May 6, 2026

In this latest GIJN Toolbox, we highlight three new powerful but easy-to-use investigative tools that have been specifically developed with the needs of data and investigative journalists in mind.

ICE and Border Patrol agents on Nicollet Avenue on January 24, 2026. This follows the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti. Pretti is the second person killed and third person shot by federal agents in Minneapolis this month.

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New Tools for Geolocation, Collaboration, Illicit Finance, Deportation Data, and Bad-Actor Tracking

by Rowan Philp • March 16, 2026

At the NICAR 2026 conference, dozens of leading data journalists shared some of their favorite digital tools and databases for investigating numerous topics.

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GIJN Toolbox

New Tools for Tracking US Migrant Detention Centers and Illicit Dual-Use Exports for Russian War Effort

GIJN Toolbox

Journalism-First Tools to Search Spreadsheet Text, Track Website Changes, and Mine Investigative Resources Through the Years

GIJN Toolbox

New Tools for Geolocation, Collaboration, Illicit Finance, Deportation Data, and Bad-Actor Tracking