1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to take immediate action against the alarming expansion of federal immigration enforcement powers that directly violate Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. Recent reports confirm that immigration officers are now asserting the power to enter homes without judicial warrants. This represents a fundamental breach of constitutional rights that affects all Americans, regardless of immigration status. The Fourth Amendment exists precisely to prevent government agents from entering private residences without proper judicial oversight. The consequences of this policy are already devastating communities. In Minneapolis, a 5-year-old boy was detained by ICE. In Maine, over 100 immigrants have been detained in recent enforcement operations. In Oregon, a woman was shot by Border Patrol during an immigration stop. These incidents demonstrate how unchecked enforcement authority leads to dangerous outcomes and erodes the civil liberties that protect every constituent. When federal agents can enter any home without a warrant, no family is safe from government overreach. This power is not limited to immigration enforcement and sets a dangerous precedent for all law enforcement activities. The warrant requirement exists because it forces the government to demonstrate probable cause to a neutral judge before invading the sanctity of our homes. I urge you to co-sponsor legislation that explicitly requires immigration officers to obtain judicial warrants before entering private residences, except in genuine emergency situations. Additionally, please use your oversight authority to investigate these warrantless entries and hold the responsible agencies accountable. Our constitutional rights cannot be suspended in the name of enforcement priorities. I need to know that you will stand firmly against any federal policy that allows agents to enter homes without warrants. Please inform me of the specific actions you will take to protect Fourth Amendment rights for all your constituents.