ICE Memo Permits Home Entry Without Judicial Warrants in Certain Cases

A whistleblower complaint reveals that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has authorized officers to enter homes without judicial warrants to arrest individuals with deportation orders, reversing longstanding policies. A May 2025 memo from Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons permits the use of administrative warrants for forced entries, raising concerns about potential violations of the Fourth Amendment. The memo, which has not been widely disseminated within ICE, has prompted warnings of legal challenges. Critics argue this directive could lead to unlawful searches, including those of U.S. citizens.

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