Here’s what to know about your legal rights when encountered with ICE

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By Louis Jacobson | PolitiFactJanuary 25, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Here’s what to know about your legal rights when encountered with ICE

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Following the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent during a Minneapolis protest against immigration enforcement in January 2026, public concern has grown regarding ICE's legal authority. Videos circulating online show ICE agents stopping, questioning, and detaining residents, raising questions about the limits of their power in public and private spaces. Legal experts are now clarifying the constitutional rights individuals have when approached by ICE, including protections against unreasonable searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment. Federal law grants ICE the power to arrest and detain those suspected of immigration violations, but these actions are subject to constitutional limitations. The increased ICE activity and controversial incidents have sparked protests and confusion, prompting a need for clarity on the legal boundaries of ICE's actions.

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Al Jazeera
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90%
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Minneapolis

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