Whistle-blower group says ICE memo allows home arrests with administrative warrants

A whistle-blower group said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials drafted guidance allowing agents to enter homes to arrest people without a judicial warrant, releasing a memo dated May 12, 2025 that was apparently signed by Todd Lyons, the agency's acting leader. The claim was based on information provided by two U.S.

government officials, Whistleblower Aid said. The group said the memo advised officers they could rely on administrative warrants — typically issued after an immigration judge has ordered deportation — rather than judicial arrest warrants, which are court orders based on probable cause.

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