Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By REBECCA SANTANAJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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A recently obtained Associated Press report reveals that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is asserting the authority for its officers to forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant. According to an internal ICE memo, this policy marks a reversal of previous guidance that aimed to respect constitutional limits on government searches. The memo authorizes ICE officers to use force to enter a residence based solely on an administrative warrant. The memo was released in Washington, D.C. and includes an example of an arrest made in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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John Locher 30% Angelina Katsanis ×230% Washington 40% Teyana Gibson Brown 50% Garrison Gibson ×260% Associated Press ×270% Minneapolis ×370% Immigration and Customs Enforcement ×290%

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Minneapolis

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