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.

    • M0oP0o@mander.xyz
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      14 hours ago

      When did they mention migrants at all? The way this is written up is that anyone can be acted upon, all it requires is a “reasonable belief” that someone might be part of a Venezuelan gang. And lets face it, if they have their way no one will be checking anyone’s documents before, during or after these raids.

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      14 hours ago

      actually anyone can be “considered illegal” they left enough vagueness in the policy.