ICE expands home-entry powers with administrative warrants, drawing Fourth Amendment concerns

A May 2025 ICE memo authorizes officers to forcibly enter private homes using an administrative warrant (I-205) to arrest individuals with final removal orders, reversing years of guidance and prompting Fourth Amendment concerns. Officers must knock and announce but may use force if entry is refused, a shift that has been circulated to new recruits amid a broader mass-deportation crackdown. Whistleblowers say the policy contradicts earlier training and is being tested in cities like Minneapolis, where raids have occurred under the new directive. The move is expected to face legal challenges and sharp criticism from immigrant advocates and local governments.