ICE, the Constitution, and the Quiet Erosion of the Fourth Amendment

A newly disclosed internal ICE policy has raised constitutional concerns after reports revealed guidance allowing agents to enter private homes using administrative warrants rather than judge-signed judicial warrants. Legal experts warn the directive challenges long-standing Fourth Amendment protections and could have broader implications beyond immigration enforcement.

Amendment IX — Rights That Remain Unwritten

The Ninth Amendment affirms that the rights listed in the Constitution do not limit the broader liberties retained by the people. Designed to prevent the narrowing of freedom, it recognizes that constitutional protections extend beyond what is written on the page and evolve as society changes.