Fact check: ICE Can Now Enter Your Home Without a Warrant to Look for Migrants, DOJ Memo Says

1. Summary of the results

The DOJ memo issued on March 14, 2025, by Attorney General Pam Bondi does authorize ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants ^{[1] [1]}. The memo specifically invokes the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 and primarily targets Venezuelan nationals suspected of links to the Tren de Aragua gang ^{[2] [3]}. The memo states that those deemed "Alien Enemies" are "not entitled to a hearing, appeal or judicial review" ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial pieces of context are missing from the original statement:

• The Supreme Court has already intervened, requiring due process and at least 36 hours of judicial review before deportation ^[3]
• This action is part of a broader Trump administration immigration crackdown that began in January 2025 ^[1]
• Legal experts, including Kathleen Bush-Joseph from the Migration Policy Institute, argue this represents a significant departure from established law ^[1]
• Traditional ICE operations still require judicial warrants for home entry under constitutional limitations ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

While the headline is technically accurate, it lacks important nuance about:

• Legal Challenges: The ACLU and civil rights groups have already announced plans to challenge the memo in court ^[1]
• Constitutional Concerns: Multiple sources highlight Fourth Amendment violations regarding unreasonable searches ^{[1] [5]}
• Specific Targeting: The memo primarily focuses on Venezuelan nationals with suspected gang ties, not all migrants ^[2]

Who benefits from this narrative?

• Law Enforcement Agencies: Benefit from expanded powers and reduced oversight
• Political Actors: The Trump administration can demonstrate aggressive action on immigration ^[1]
• Civil Rights Organizations: Can rally support and funding for legal challenges ^[5]
• Media Organizations: Benefit from heightened public concern and engagement with immigration issues

The situation remains fluid as legal challenges proceed and constitutional questions are addressed by the courts.