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ICE street encounters

The legal rights and obligations of individuals during casual street encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents

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Jan 31, 2026
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When can ICE lawfully detain someone for suspected immigration violations during a street encounter?

may question people in public without a warrant, but more intrusive actions on the street — a temporary detention or an arrest — require legal thresholds: a brief detention (a “stop”) needs reasonable...

Feb 4, 2026

Can ICE demand to see immigration or identity documents during a casual street encounter?

Immigration officers can approach and ask anyone on the street to produce identification or immigration papers, but asking is not the same as having legal power to compel production or to arrest: abse...

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