ICE uses warrantless entries via admin warrants, sparking legal challenges and civil liberty concerns.

A May 2025 DHS memo, revealed in early 2026, shows ICE is using administrative warrants—Form I-205—signed by agency officials to enter homes without a judge’s approval, bypassing the Fourth Amendment’s requirement for judicial warrants. The policy, which allows warrantless home entries under certain conditions, is under legal challenge in multiple lawsuits and is currently blocked in California. While DHS claims the practice follows federal law and provides due process, critics argue it undermines constitutional protections and enables unchecked enforcement. The policy is reportedly being taught in ICE training and has sparked national concern over civil liberties and privacy.