Vice President JD Vance has come under fire for his defense of a leaked Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo that authorizes ICE agents to conduct home raids without obtaining a judicial warrant. Critics argue that this policy violates the Fourth Amendment's protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, citing the distinction between administrative warrants issued by immigration judges versus judicial warrants signed by judges.
According to Vance, administrative warrants can be used to enforce immigration laws in the country, as long as they are authorized by an administrative order or a court decision. However, critics argue that these warrants do not allow for entry into homes without consent. The National Immigration Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina have stated that administrative warrants cannot be used to conduct warrantless searches.
Despite this, Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin has defended the policy, claiming that those served with administrative warrants have had "full due process" and a final order of removal from an immigration judge. However, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has called for congressional hearings over the memo, labeling it "unlawful & morally repugnant."
The ICE memo in question was first reported by the Associated Press and appears to have been used to train new ICE officers instead of written training materials that contradict the policy. While the exact number of home raids conducted under administrative warrants is unknown, multiple reports have surfaced of ICE agents entering homes without warrants in Minnesota, where protests have erupted following a federal officer's fatal shooting.
Vance has acknowledged that the courts may ultimately rule against the policy, stating that he would follow any law passed by Congress. However, for critics, the issue remains one of principle and the erosion of civil liberties, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement.
According to Vance, administrative warrants can be used to enforce immigration laws in the country, as long as they are authorized by an administrative order or a court decision. However, critics argue that these warrants do not allow for entry into homes without consent. The National Immigration Law Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina have stated that administrative warrants cannot be used to conduct warrantless searches.
Despite this, Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin has defended the policy, claiming that those served with administrative warrants have had "full due process" and a final order of removal from an immigration judge. However, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has called for congressional hearings over the memo, labeling it "unlawful & morally repugnant."
The ICE memo in question was first reported by the Associated Press and appears to have been used to train new ICE officers instead of written training materials that contradict the policy. While the exact number of home raids conducted under administrative warrants is unknown, multiple reports have surfaced of ICE agents entering homes without warrants in Minnesota, where protests have erupted following a federal officer's fatal shooting.
Vance has acknowledged that the courts may ultimately rule against the policy, stating that he would follow any law passed by Congress. However, for critics, the issue remains one of principle and the erosion of civil liberties, particularly in the context of immigration enforcement.
- i mean, administrative warrants aren't the same as judicial warrants, right? it's like Vance is trying to pull a fast one on the 4th amendment 
. and what really gets me is that he's saying these "due process" rights don't apply in immigration cases... but isn't that just another way of saying home raids are okay? 
i'm all for enforcing immigration laws, but not if it means trampling civil liberties. we need more transparency around this kind of thing and fewer surprises from our officials 
. It's all about finding that balance between safety and civil liberties. From what I've read, administrative warrants aren't even supposed to be used for this kind of thing... apparently there's a distinction between those and judicial warrants 
. I'd love to see some congressional hearings on this ASAP 
. This is not just about immigration policy, it's about respecting our rights as citizens 
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. The fact that administrative warrants are being used to justify warrantless home raids is deeply unsettling 
. It's almost as if the government is trying to create a Grey Area where they can bypass due process and human rights without getting caught 
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. If administrative warrants don't allow for entry into homes without consent, why are they being used that way? 
It's like playing with fire – you can't just twist the rules to suit your purposes and expect everything to work out 
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It's time for Congress to take action and provide clarity on this matter 
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. We need to be careful not to let fear and intimidation control our immigration policies. What if they're trying to do us a favor, but are doing it in the wrong way? Can't we find better ways to enforce the law without sacrificing people's rights?
. Administrative warrants don't exempt them from consent, period 
. This is a slippery slope to mass surveillance & infringement on civil rights 
ICE agents getting permission from admin officials to raid homes without warrants is super sketchy 
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. I mean, isn't that like, a fundamental right? Not being forced into your own home by some guy with a badge and a gun? 
. JD Vance needs to chill on defending this policy 
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Don't get me wrong, I'm all for enforcing laws, but not at the cost of violating basic rights. 
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It sounds like a mouthful, but it's clear that there's some confusion here. If administrative warrants can't be used for warrantless searches, then what's the point of having them at all?
. He's not afraid to speak truth to power, and that's exactly what we need more of in this country. Let's get some real answers about this ICE memo and how it's being enforced 
.i cant believe vance is defendin this like its no big deal 
.we gotta make some noise on this one...or else we'll lose all our civil liberties 
and now we're seeing protests in minnesota because of this? it's getting out of hand 
. The fact that this memo was leaked by ICE itself, for training purposes, is just laughable 
And honestly, I'm not sure how much of this is really about immigration law and how much of it is just an excuse for the gov to do whatever they want.
