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ICE Stop Authority

The authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to stop, question, detain, and arrest people in vehicles, including the limits of this authority and the rights of individuals during such stops.

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Jan 16, 2026

What remedies and legal defenses exist for U.S. citizens or lawful residents who are stopped by ICE because of perceived race or language?

Avenues exist to challenge ICE stops that hinge on race, ethnicity, language, or accent, but recent court developments and administrative realities have narrowed options and increased urgency for rapi...

Jan 11, 2026

When can ice stop a car regarding immigration

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can stop, question, detain and arrest people in vehicles when agents have reasonable suspicion or probable cause to believe an immigration law has been violat...