{"id":7082,"date":"2026-02-02T00:35:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/?p=7082"},"modified":"2026-02-21T09:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T09:59:18","slug":"aplicacion-de-la-ley-de-inmigracion-2026-lo-que-debe-saber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/es\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Control de la inmigraci\u00f3n en 2026: lo que hay que saber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal agents in dark masks and bulletproof vests have become a common sight in American cities. Immigration enforcement in 2026 looks very different from what most Americans grew up with, and those changes now reach deep into ordinary neighborhoods and daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aren&#8217;t border scenes. They&#8217;re happening in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two U.S. citizens have been fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minnesota in January 2026 alone. The Trump administration&#8217;s immigration crackdown has brought border enforcement tactics into the interior of the United States\u2014fundamentally changing how federal agents operate in American neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t just about immigration policy anymore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s about your constitutional rights\u2014whether you&#8217;re a citizen, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/practice\/green-cards\/\">green card<\/a> holder, or undocumented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or someone you know could be affected by these enforcement changes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-detention-2025-ice-crackdown\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6860\">understanding your rights<\/a> has never been more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-you-ll-learn\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How ICE and Border Patrol&#8217;s roles have merged\u2014and why the tactics are more aggressive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What the May 2025 ICE memo claims about entering homes without judicial warrants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The critical difference between administrative and judicial warrants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How states like New York are limiting cooperation with federal enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you should\u2014and shouldn&#8217;t\u2014open your door to immigration agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What to do if you&#8217;re stopped or approached by ICE or Border Patrol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two Agencies, One Mission: Understanding ICE vs. CBP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is the agency historically responsible for immigration enforcement inside the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection), which includes Border Patrol, handles border security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The differences between ICE and CBP.\" class=\"wp-image-7114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Understanding-ICE-vs.-CBP.jpg 1499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both fall under the Department of Homeland Security, created after September 11, 2001. But they&#8217;ve always operated with distinct mandates and training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Agency<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Traditional Role<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Current Budget<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ICE<\/td><td>Interior immigration enforcement<\/td><td>~$10 billion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CBP<\/td><td>Border security and ports of entry<\/td><td>$18.3+ billion<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The distinction matters because CBP agents are trained for higher-threat border environments\u2014including encounters with drug cartels and armed smugglers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That training shapes their approach to every situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Leadership Merger<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In October 2025, at least 12 of ICE&#8217;s 25 field office directors were reassigned. Half were replaced by current or retired CBP officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wasn&#8217;t just a personnel shuffle. It was a cultural shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino\u2014who previously led controversial operations in Chicago and Los Angeles\u2014commanded operations in Minneapolis until his departure on January 27, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In short:<\/strong> The mentality and tactics designed for dangerous border encounters are now being applied to immigration enforcement in residential neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The May 2025 ICE Memo: A Seismic Shift on Home Entry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A May 2025 internal ICE memo, revealed by whistleblowers in January 2026, claims officers can forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/us-news\/ice-policy-officers-enter-homes-immigration-without-judicial-warrant-rcna255305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NBC News<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"ICE officers approaching a home in the United States.\" class=\"wp-image-7118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo-1024x765.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-May-2025-ICE-Memo.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrative render created with artificial intelligence.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This contradicts decades of constitutional interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memo is a centerpiece of immigration enforcement in 2026 because it attempts to normalize home entry based only on administrative paperwork instead of a judge\u2019s warrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two Types of Warrants\u2014One Critical Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Warrant Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Who Signs It<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>What It Authorizes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Administrative Warrant<\/strong> (I-200\/I-205)<\/td><td>ICE official<\/td><td>Arrest of person with removal order<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Judicial Warrant<\/strong><\/td><td>Federal judge or magistrate<\/td><td>Entry into home based on probable cause<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fourth Amendment has long been interpreted to require a judicial warrant for law enforcement to enter a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under longstanding constitutional interpretation, you don&#8217;t need to open your door unless an officer has a warrant signed by a judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What the Memo Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The memo, signed by Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Although the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has not historically relied on administrative warrants alone to arrest aliens subject to final orders of removal in their place of residence, the DHS Office of General Counsel has recently determined that the U.S. Constitution&#8230; do[es] not prohibit relying on administrative warrants for this purpose.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DHS&#8217;s own training materials have previously stated the opposite\u2014that administrative warrants do not authorize home entry (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsgac.senate.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026-01-21-Letter-from-Blumenthal-to-DHS-ICE.pdf\">Whistleblower Aid complaint<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This policy will face legal challenges. But until courts rule, the ICE Memo claims that they can enter homes with only an administrative warrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If agents come to your door, ask to see the warrant through a window or ask that it be slipped under the door. Look for a judge&#8217;s signature\u2014not just an ICE official&#8217;s signature. If it&#8217;s only signed by an ICE official, you are not legally required to open your door. Contact an immigration attorney immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 100-Mile &#8220;Border Zone&#8221;: Expanded Authority<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CBP claims authority to conduct warrantless searches &#8220;within a reasonable distance&#8221; of any U.S. border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That distance is defined as 100 miles\u2014including coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means approximately two-thirds of the U.S. population lives within this zone (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclu.org\/know-your-rights\/border-zone\">ACLU<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"The 100-Mile &quot;Border Zone&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-7119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-1536x1147.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22-290x215.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/The-100-Mile-22Border-Zone22.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>City<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Within 100-Mile Zone?<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Seattle<\/td><td>Yes (Canada border + coast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portland<\/td><td>Yes (coast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York City<\/td><td>Yes (coast)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Los Angeles<\/td><td>Yes (coast + Mexico)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicago<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minneapolis<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people living in or near this zone, immigration enforcement in 2026 no longer feels confined to border crossings\u2014it follows them on highways, at bus stations, and even in small towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even outside this zone, CBP agents are now participating in interior enforcement operations alongside ICE\u2014as seen in Minneapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means for You<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the 100-mile zone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CBP can operate immigration checkpoints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agents can stop vehicles with &#8220;reasonable suspicion&#8221; of an immigration violation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But they still cannot search vehicles without &#8220;probable cause&#8221; or a warrant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Supreme Court ruled in <em>United States v. Brignoni-Ponce<\/em> (1975) that ethnic appearance can be <em>one factor<\/em> in forming reasonable suspicion\u2014but cannot be the sole basis for a stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How States Are Fighting Back<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tenth Amendment limits federal power to compel state action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The federal government cannot force states to &#8220;enact or administer a federal regulatory program&#8221; or commandeer state employees for federal enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means states can choose whether to cooperate with ICE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New York&#8217;s Position<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued <a href=\"https:\/\/ag.ny.gov\/police-departments-law-enforcement\/immigration-enforcement\">clear guidance<\/a> for law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"New York Attorney General Letitia James\" class=\"wp-image-7120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/New-York-Attorney-General-Letitia-James.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key principles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It&#8217;s not a crime for an undocumented individual to remain in the United States<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undocumented individuals have constitutional rights under both state and federal law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local law enforcement cannot detain people at ICE&#8217;s request without a judicial warrant, except under limited circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An administrative warrant or detainer alone is not sufficient to enter a private area or home\u2014it is not a judicial warrant and does not provide probable cause<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What This Means Practically<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In New York, state and local law enforcement:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cannot arrest and detain individuals for civil immigration violations alone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cannot rely on ICE administrative warrants or detainers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have independent probable cause that an individual committed a crime<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The words &#8220;probable cause&#8221; on an ICE form don&#8217;t create actual probable cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That determination requires examination of all facts and circumstances\u2014not just the language chosen by federal immigration authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Know your state&#8217;s position on immigration enforcement cooperation. States like New York, California, and Illinois have &#8220;sanctuary&#8221; policies limiting local cooperation with ICE. Other states actively cooperate. Your state attorney general&#8217;s website will have current guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What&#8217;s Happening in Minnesota: A Case Study<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minneapolis has become the epicenter of immigration enforcement controversy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 2025, DHS announced &#8220;Operation Metro Surge&#8221;\u2014deploying 2,000+ federal agents to the Twin Cities. Two U.S. citizens have been fatally shot by federal agents in January 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renee Good<\/strong> (January 7, 2026): Shot by ICE agent while in her car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alex Pretti<\/strong> (January 24, 2026): An ICU nurse, shot by Border Patrol agents during a protest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Minnesota officials have filed suit against DHS, and a federal judge found ICE violated at least 96 court orders in Minnesota since January 1, 2026 alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This level of enforcement\u2014and the resulting confrontations\u2014demonstrates why understanding your rights is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-courts-continue-to-check-government-overreach\">Courts Continue to Check Government Overreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-courts-continue-to-check-government-overreach-federal-courts-are-enforcing-constitutional-limits-even-during-heightened-enforcement-in-conejo-arias-v-noem-sa-26-cv-415-fb-u-s-district-judge-fred-biery-ordered-the-release-of-an-asylum-seeker-and-his-five-year-old-u-s-citizen-son-after-ice-detained-both-without-individualized-justification-judge-biery-ruled-that-the-constitution-of-these-united-states-trumps-this-administration-s-detention-reinforcing-that-arbitrary-detention-violates-due-process-regardless-of-enforcement-priorities-more-information\">Federal courts are enforcing constitutional limits even during heightened enforcement. In Conejo Arias v. Noem (SA-26-CV-415-FB), U.S. District Judge Fred Biery ordered the release of an asylum seeker and his five-year-old U.S. citizen son after ICE detained both without individualized justification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-courts-continue-to-check-government-overreach-federal-courts-are-enforcing-constitutional-limits-even-during-heightened-enforcement-in-conejo-arias-v-noem-sa-26-cv-415-fb-u-s-district-judge-fred-biery-ordered-the-release-of-an-asylum-seeker-and-his-five-year-old-u-s-citizen-son-after-ice-detained-both-without-individualized-justification-judge-biery-ruled-that-the-constitution-of-these-united-states-trumps-this-administration-s-detention-reinforcing-that-arbitrary-detention-violates-due-process-regardless-of-enforcement-priorities-more-information\">Judge Biery ruled that &#8220;the Constitution of these United States trumps this administration&#8217;s detention,&#8221; reinforcing that arbitrary detention violates due process regardless of enforcement priorities.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/02\/01\/us\/politics\/trump-liam-release.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856728583\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I have to open my door if ICE knocks?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No\u2014unless they have a judicial warrant signed by a judge. An administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) signed by an ICE official does not give agents the legal authority to enter your home under traditional constitutional interpretation. You can ask to see the warrant through a window or have it slipped under the door without opening it. The May 2025 ICE memo claims otherwise, but this is being challenged.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856759432\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the difference between ICE and Border Patrol?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ICE historically handles interior immigration enforcement. Border Patrol (part of CBP) handles border security. However, these roles have merged significantly under the current administration, with Border Patrol agents now participating in interior enforcement operations and taking leadership positions at ICE.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856769932\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can Border Patrol operate anywhere in the U.S.?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">CBP claims expanded authority within 100 miles of any U.S. border, including coastlines. This encompasses roughly two-thirds of the U.S. population. However, this claimed authority doesn&#8217;t eliminate Fourth Amendment protections\u2014it expands where CBP asserts it can operate with reduced restrictions.<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856783262\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Does my state have to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The Tenth Amendment prevents the federal government from compelling states to administer federal programs. States can choose whether to cooperate. Some states have &#8220;sanctuary&#8221; policies limiting cooperation; others actively assist federal enforcement.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856789132\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What should I do if ICE approaches me in public?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You have the right to remain silent. You don&#8217;t have to answer questions about your immigration status, birthplace, or how you entered the U.S. Clearly stating &#8220;I am exercising my right to remain silent&#8221; is advisable. If you choose to speak, do not make a misstatement about your status.\u00a0 You can also ask if you&#8217;re free to leave. Carry your immigration documents if you have them, but you are not required to show them to anyone other than immigration officers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1769856794458\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>I&#8217;m a U.S. citizen. Can ICE still affect me?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. U.S. citizens have been detained during immigration operations, including in Minnesota. Two U.S. citizens have been fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis in January 2026. Additionally, mixed-status families face unique challenges when a family member is targeted for enforcement.<br\/><br\/>If you are detained by Immigration authorities, try to have family or friends contact an attorney immediately.\u00a0 Many Federal Courts are overturning immigration arrests and detention as unconstitutional through habeas corpus proceedings.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Do Next<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This week:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Know whether you&#8217;re in a state that limits cooperation with ICE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the difference between a judicial warrant and an administrative warrant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the number of an immigration attorney in your phone\u2014including <a href=\"https:\/\/oltarsh.com\">Oltarsh &amp; Associates<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a family emergency plan if someone in your household could be affected by enforcement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather and secure copies of important documents (birth certificates, passports, immigration paperwork)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate a trusted person who can care for children and access important documents if needed<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ongoing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stay informed about enforcement changes through reliable sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t open your door without verifying the warrant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact an attorney immediately if you or a family member is detained<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Oltarsh &amp; Associates Can Help<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immigration enforcement in 2026 has changed dramatically. 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An administrative warrant (Form I-200 or I-205) signed by an ICE official does not give agents the legal authority to enter your home under traditional constitutional interpretation. You can ask to see the warrant through a window or have it slipped under the door without opening it. The May 2025 ICE memo claims otherwise, but this is being challenged.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856759432","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856759432","name":"\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre el ICE y la Patrulla de Fronteras?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"ICE historically handles interior immigration enforcement. Border Patrol (part of CBP) handles border security. However, these roles have merged significantly under the current administration, with Border Patrol agents now participating in interior enforcement operations and taking leadership positions at ICE.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856769932","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856769932","name":"\u00bfPuede la Patrulla Fronteriza operar en cualquier lugar de EE.UU.?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"CBP claims expanded authority within 100 miles of any U.S. border, including coastlines. This encompasses roughly two-thirds of the U.S. population. However, this claimed authority doesn't eliminate Fourth Amendment protections\u2014it expands where CBP asserts it can operate with reduced restrictions.<br\/>","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856783262","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oltarsh.com\/immigration-enforcement-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/#faq-question-1769856783262","name":"\u00bfTiene mi estado que cooperar con las autoridades federales de inmigraci\u00f3n?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. The Tenth Amendment prevents the federal government from compelling states to administer federal programs. States can choose whether to cooperate. 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