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ICE detained Nashville Noticias journalist Estefany Rodríguez, prompting a habeas corpus petition and allegations that the arrest was retaliation for her reporting; prosecutors say an administrative warrant existed, but court filings show a crumpled, apparently unserved warrant with missing service details, triggering a judge to order show-cause briefing.
A May 2025 ICE memo authorizes officers to forcibly enter private homes using an administrative warrant (I-205) to arrest individuals with final removal orders, reversing years of guidance and prompting Fourth Amendment concerns. Officers must knock and announce but may use force if entry is refused, a shift that has been circulated to new recruits amid a broader mass-deportation crackdown. Whistleblowers say the policy contradicts earlier training and is being tested in cities like Minneapolis, where raids have occurred under the new directive. The move is expected to face legal challenges and sharp criticism from immigrant advocates and local governments.