Experts Clarify ICE Arrest Warrant Policies Amid Political Tensions

The article examines whether ICE agents can arrest individuals without warrants, highlighting that they can do so under specific circumstances such as in the presence of a crime or when escape is likely, but generally cannot arrest U.S. citizens without a warrant. It discusses the legality of Brad Lander's arrest, which was based on claims of obstruction, and explains the legal distinctions between judicial and administrative warrants, emphasizing that ICE rarely obtains judicial warrants and cannot arrest U.S. citizens without meeting strict criteria. The case of Lander and the detention of immigrants like Edgardo illustrate ongoing debates about ICE's authority and practices.