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Speaker Johnson Backs Controversial ICE Home Entry Tactics

2/5/2026

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) backs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions allowing agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
ICE says it can use administrative warrants that lack the authority of real warrants.
California v. Lange (2019) requires a judicial warrant before entering a home, except in emergencies.
The article concludes that if time allows, ICE should obtain a legitimate warrant to uphold the Fourth Amendment.

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Story summary

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) backs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions allowing agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
ICE says it can use administrative warrants that lack the authority of real warrants.
California v. Lange (2019) requires a judicial warrant before entering a home, except in emergencies.
The article concludes that if time allows, ICE should obtain a legitimate warrant to uphold the Fourth Amendment.