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ICE Arrest and Detention Authority

The authority of ICE to arrest and detain noncitizens in public, including those experiencing homelessness, under the Immigration and Nationality Act and Fourth Amendment limits.

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Under what authority does ICE detain noncitizens encountered while homeless in public spaces?

’s statutory authority to arrest and detain noncitizens in public flows principally from as implemented by , which allows officers to take into custody noncitizens who are subject to removal or who ar...