I came across this and thought some of you would enjoy expressing your opinion:
Recently Americans have been exposed to videos of ICE agents forcing their way into homes. It appears there is a recent internal memo which says ICE agents(Immigration and Customs Enforcement) can use administrative warrants (Form I-205) to enter homes to arrest individuals with a final removal order, authorizing force after knocking and announcing, a shift from prior policy requiring judicial warrants or consent, sparking debate over constitutional rights. However, immigrant rights groups emphasize that most ICE warrants are administrative, not judicial, and don't grant entry without consent unless it's a judicial warrant signed by a judge.
Key Points:
* New Policy: A new DHS memo allows agents to use administrative warrants (Form I-205) for home entry to arrest individuals with a final deportation order, using reasonable force if no answer.
* Controversial Interpretation: This interpretation differs from past guidance, which required consent or a judicial warrant for home entry, and is criticized by former officials and advocates as potentially violating Fourth Amendment rights.
* Administrative vs. Judicial Warrants:
* Administrative warrants (I-205) are internal ICE documents, not signed by judges, and historically required consent for home entry.
* Judicial warrants are signed by a judge and allow entry based on probable cause, but ICE doesn't typically have these for home entry.
* Your Rights: You do not have to open the door or let agents in unless they have a judicial warrant (signed by a judge) or you give consent, according to groups like the ACLU and immigrant advocates.
What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Door:
1. Don't Open the Door: Do not open the door unless they show a judicial warrant.
2. Ask for Identification & Warrant: Ask officers to slide the warrant under the door or hold it up to the window.
3. Check the Warrant: Verify it's a judicial warrant (signed by a judge) and lists your name and address.
4. State Your Position: If it's only an administrative warrant, state, "You do not have the right to enter without consent," and ask them to leave.