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Advocates Challenge ICE Home Entry Policy in Court

1/31/2026

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Advocates Challenge ICE Policy

Immigrant rights advocates filed a lawsuit in Boston challenging an ICE policy that permits officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant, citing Minneapolis shootings.
The May memo reveals the policy’s use of administrative warrants issued by DHS officials.
The filing argues the policy violates the Fourth Amendment.
The acting head of ICE says it complies with the law.

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ICE Expands Arrests

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) memo expands warrantless arrests of undocumented immigrants and enables lower-level agents to conduct sweeps.
The memo follows President Donald Trump’s de-escalation remarks in Minneapolis after fatal incidents involving agents.
Deportation Data Project shows a rise in arrests of immigrants without violent records, challenging claims of targeting dangerous criminals.
Deportation rates rose and fewer detainees are released within 60 days, with legal challenges to new policies.

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Advocates Challenge ICE Policy

Immigrant rights advocates filed a lawsuit in Boston challenging an ICE policy that permits officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant, citing Minneapolis shootings.
The May memo reveals the policy’s use of administrative warrants issued by DHS officials.
The filing argues the policy violates the Fourth Amendment.
The acting head of ICE says it complies with the law.

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