The March 14 directive, signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, uses an obscure 18th-century law — the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 — to give law enforcement nationwide the power to bypass basic constitutional protections.

According to the memo, agents can break into a home if getting a warrant is “impracticable,” and they don’t need a judge’s approval. Instead, immigration officers can sign their own administrative warrants. The bar for action is low — a “reasonable belief” that someone might be part of a Venezuelan gang is enough.

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    9 hours ago

    Fun Fact: In Indiana, you can legally convert ICE agents into a fine red mist if they try this.

    They have no legal protections while breaking the law.

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      Problem is… It then gets reduced to you shooting at people, and people shooting at you. That’s seems like lose lose situation.