Warrantless Immigration Arrests
6 proceedings tracked · Active
Suits challenging ICE and DHS enforcement operations that resulted in arrests near courts, in churches, in schools, and without administrative warrants. Plaintiffs argue the arrests violate Fourth Amendment protections and prior court orders establishing sensitive-location enforcement policies. The cases are closely tied to broader immigration enforcement executive orders issued in early 2025.
Fourth Amendment
Venegas v. Homan
A US citizen sued DHS over a warrantless detention he faced despite demonstrating his citizenship to agents. Raises Fourth Amendment claims about stop-and-arrest authority.
Fourth Amendment
Escobar Molina v. DHS
DC residents who were stopped by federal immigration agents sued DHS over civil immigration arrests in Washington conducted without administrative warrants.
Fourth Amendment
Ramirez Ovando v. Noem
Colorado residents stopped by federal immigration agents in Colorado sued over warrantless stops and detentions that they experienced during enforcement operations.
Personnel / First Amendment
Gibson Brown v. Mullin
Former career FBI employees sued the FBI and Director Kash Patel over their terminations, which they allege were politically motivated and tied to their prior investigations or political viewpoints.
Fourth Amendment
Aceituno v. DHS
US citizens and lawfully present immigrants in North Carolina sued over immigration enforcement actions that resulted in plaintiffs being detained despite their lawful status.
Fourth Amendment
Benitez v. DHS
Latino and Hispanic New York City residents who interacted with federal immigration enforcement agents sued DHS over civil immigration arrests conducted without administrative warrants in New York City.