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Idaho Saloon Offers a Month of Free Beer to Patrons Who Help ICE Identify Undocumented Immigrants

The Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, announced on X that it will give free beer for one month to anyone who helps ICE identify and remove an undocumented immigrant, with the possibility of additional months for multiple deportations. Patrons must send photo or video evidence to deportations@oldstatesaloon.com to claim the reward. The post was reshared by the Department of Homeland Security and prompted both support and calls for boycotts. Critics raised concerns about privacy, safety and the potential for encouraging vigilantism.

01:35 PM, 11/30/2025Politics
Idaho Saloon Offers a Month of Free Beer to Patrons Who Help ICE Identify Undocumented Immigrants

The Old State Saloon in Eagle, Idaho, has drawn national attention after posting on X that it will give free beer for one month to anyone who helps Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) identify and remove an undocumented immigrant from the state. The bar said it could award multiple months to a single patron if they help with multiple deportations.

Patrons seeking the reward are asked to submit evidence — including photos or videos — to deportations@oldstatesaloon.com. The saloon’s post was reshared by the Department of Homeland Security with a GIF expressing surprise. The bar responded on X with the comment, "Let’s go! Deport them all!"

Reaction

The promotion prompted a mix of praise and condemnation online. Some users celebrated the idea and suggested leaderboards or yearly awards for top contributors; conservative influencers endorsed the campaign. The saloon posted that it had already approved one recipient — Ryan Spoon, vice chair of the Ada County Republican Central Committee in Idaho — after he provided evidence he helped ICE make an arrest.

Others called for boycotts and left negative reviews, which the saloon publicly blamed on "the loser LEFT." Critics warned that the offer could encourage vigilantism, raise privacy and safety concerns, and further polarize an already contentious debate over immigration policy.

Background

The saloon’s owner, Mark Fitzpatrick, has previously promoted controversial events and merchandise, including a planned "Heterosexual Awesomeness Month" in June and shirts bearing the slogan "Make America Straight Again." The bar’s social media profile has proclaimed that "liberals around the world hate us."

The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The promotion and its responses on social media have sparked debate about the appropriate role of private businesses in immigration enforcement and the potential risks of incentivizing citizen reporting.

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