Fact check: Are ice officials breaking and entering to remove illegal immigrants

1. Summary of the results

The claim about ICE officials "breaking and entering" to remove illegal immigrants is not accurate in its literal sense. While ICE conducts aggressive enforcement operations, these are typically carried out through legal channels, including:

• Arrests at immigration courts and courthouses ^[1]
• Coordinated raids on businesses, such as the documented raid on an Italian restaurant in San Diego using tactical gear and tear gas ^[2]
• Large-scale immigration enforcement operations ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are missing from the original statement:

• ICE operations have become notably more aggressive under the Trump administration, with expanded scope beyond just targeting criminals ^{[4] [2]}
• ICE officials must follow specific legal procedures, including providing written notification for their operations ^[2]
• The agency conducts operations that sometimes resemble "military operations" with tactical gear and assault rifles ^[2]
• Some arrests occur after deportation cases have been dismissed in court ^[1]
• There is a complex legal and procedural environment surrounding immigration enforcement ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement appears to be influenced by several factors:

• There has been documented misinformation, including fake stories from satire websites about ICE officials being sent to Guantanamo Bay ^[6]
• The perception of "breaking and entering" likely stems from the aggressive nature of some ICE operations ^[2]
• The term "breaking and entering" mischaracterizes legal enforcement actions that may appear invasive but are conducted within ICE's authorized powers ^[2]

Different groups benefit from various interpretations of these events:

• Immigration hardliners benefit from portraying enforcement as necessary and legal
• Immigration advocates benefit from highlighting the aggressive nature of these operations
• Political actors on both sides use these narratives to support their immigration policy positions