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Constitutional Limits

Debates and court rulings on the limits of federal and state powers regarding immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies.

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Jan 11, 2026
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whats the ice agents training?

ICE training is not a single, fixed course but a patchwork of programs that depend on job type: special agents typically complete inter-agency programs at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (...

Jan 8, 2026
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What are the federal laws governing ICE agent firearm use?

Federal law permits immigration officers to carry firearms and use force as part of their statutory powers, but that authority is tightly framed by departmental policies, constitutional limits, and in...

Jan 25, 2026
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What is the legal standard for criminal obstruction of federal law enforcement and how might it apply to public statements by elected officials?

The are a suite of crimes in Title 18 that prohibit acts that knowingly and intentionally impede federal investigative, prosecutorial or governmental processes — including tampering with witnesses, de...

Feb 3, 2026

How do state sanctuary laws interact with federal administrative immigration warrants?

State and local “sanctuary” policies generally limit how much local authorities will assist —most commonly by refusing to hold people on detainers or by requiring a judicial warrant before turning som...

Jan 5, 2026

What specific documents (birth certificates, medical records) are admissible in U.S. defamation trials to prove biological sex or identity?

Documentary and testimonial proof of identity and sex are routinely litigated in U.S. defamation suits: courts admit evidence that is relevant to identification and falsity, subject to the ordinary ru...