Fact check: Can ICE detain lawful permanent residents without a warrant?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, ICE can and does detain lawful permanent residents without a warrant, though the legality of such actions is contested. The evidence shows multiple documented cases of this practice:

• Abel Orozco's case demonstrates that ICE detained a lawful permanent resident who had lived in the US for 30 years without a criminal record, and this detention occurred without a warrant ^[1]
• Reza Zavvar, a green card holder living in the US for 40 years, was detained by ICE while walking his dog, suggesting warrantless detention of lawful permanent residents is occurring ^[2]
• ICE has been arresting migrants at court hearings, which includes lawful permanent residents, and placing them on a fast-track to deportation ^[3]

However, the analyses indicate that such arrests may be unlawful if probable cause is not established ^[1]. While officers generally must have a judicial warrant signed by a judge to enter a home, this requirement appears to have different applications for immigration enforcement versus criminal law enforcement ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several crucial pieces of context:

• Legal challenges are ongoing - Abel Orozco's case specifically challenges the legality of warrantless ICE arrests, indicating this practice is being contested in courts ^[1]
• Policy changes under current administration - There are new ICE policies being implemented, including changes announced by the acting ICE director and new memos affecting detention practices ^{[5] [6]}
• Distinction between different types of detention - The analyses suggest there may be different legal standards for entering homes versus other forms of detention ^[4]
• Criminal history considerations - Some detentions of lawful permanent residents may be related to past criminal records or other immigration status issues ^[2]
• Fast-track deportation processes - Lawful permanent residents who are detained are being placed on expedited deportation tracks ^[3]

Immigration enforcement agencies and officials would benefit from broader detention authority as it allows for more aggressive enforcement actions. Immigration attorneys and civil rights organizations would benefit from establishing clearer warrant requirements as it would provide stronger protections for their clients.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it is posed as a neutral inquiry. However, the question's framing could potentially mislead by:

• Implying uncertainty where practice is documented - The analyses clearly show that ICE does detain lawful permanent residents without warrants, making this an established practice rather than a theoretical possibility
• Not acknowledging the contested legal nature - The question doesn't indicate that this practice is currently being challenged in courts as potentially unlawful ^[1]
• Failing to distinguish between legal authority and actual practice - While the legal authority may be disputed, the actual practice of warrantless detention is clearly occurring based on documented cases