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Cattledog

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Sat Jan 10, 2026, 12:10 PM Saturday

Everything you need to know about ICE [View all]

Yes, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is classified as a federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security with authority to arrest, detain, and investigate immigration violations. However, ICE agents do not have unlimited power—they face significant constitutional restrictions that many people don’t realize, especially when it comes to entering homes and private spaces.

Here’s what makes this critical to understand right now: recent ICE enforcement actions, including a controversial Minneapolis shooting that left a U.S. citizen dead, have sparked urgent questions about ICE’s authority, accountability, and what rights individuals have during ICE encounters. With immigration enforcement intensifying nationwide, knowing the difference between what ICE can and cannot legally do could protect your constitutional rights.


https://allaboutlawyer.com/yes-ice-is-law-enforcement-but-their-authority-has-limits-you-need-to-know/#how-ice-differs-from-other-law-enforcement

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