January 21, 2026 — A memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been disclosed by two whistleblowers, revealing that federal agents may forcibly enter individuals' homes without a judicial warrant. Immigration attorneys and advocates contend that this practice violates the Constitution.

The memo, obtained by Whistleblower Aid—a nonprofit legal organization—and shared with senators on behalf of the whistleblowers, who are unnamed government employees, permits ICE officers to enter a residence without consent to conduct arrests and deportations, bypassing the need for a judge’s warrant.