Tagged #fourth-amendment
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Judge Rules Border Patrol Violated Fourth Amendment by Using Spanish-Speaking as Probable Cause
U.S. District Judge for Northern District of New York suppresses evidence from arrest, finding agents unlawfully treated speaking Spanish and fear of armed agents as indicators of guilt.
Ninth Circuit Lifts Ban on Border Patrol Immigration Stops in California
Federal appeals court reverses preliminary injunction against Border Patrol immigration sweeps in Central Valley, ruling United Farm Workers lacked standing to pursue class action.
Federal Judge Confirms ICE Pattern of Illegal Warrantless Arrests in Ohio, But Denies Motion to Stop Them
A federal judge found that ICE engaged in a widespread pattern of illegal warrantless arrests in Ohio, but declined to issue a preliminary injunction blocking the practice. What this means for practitioners and immigrants facing ICE enforcement.
Indiana State Court Temporarily Blocks ICE Detainer Mandate for Monroe County Sheriff
A Monroe County judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking Section 9(a)(3) of SEA 76 as applied to Sheriff Marté, finding warrantless ICE detainer holds likely violate the Fourth Amendment. The injunction applies only to the sheriff's office, not statewide.
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss in LA Immigration Raids Lawsuit
Judge Frimpong rejected the government's motion to dismiss constitutional claims challenging immigration enforcement tactics in Southern California, allowing Fourth and Fifth Amendment claims to proceed.