Your Rights After an ICE Raid in Michigan | Legal Guide

ICE raid at your home or business? Learn your rights, what ICE can and cannot do, and when victims can sue for wrongful raids and damage.

What Are My Rights After an ICE Raid in Michigan?

ICE and federal agents execute raids at homes, businesses, apartments, and traffic stops. Some raids are lawful. Others are not — especially where agents raid the wrong location, use excessive force, or damage property without justification.

This post explains your rights after an ICE encounter and what to do if federal agents overstep.

1. ICE cannot enter your home without proper authority

ICE must have:

• consent

• a valid judicial warrant

• or an emergency exception

Many “ICE warrants” are administrative, not judicial — and may not authorize entry.

2. You have the right to remain silent

You do not have to answer questions or sign documents without counsel.

3. You have the right to document the incident

If safe, you can record from a distance and document damage and injuries.

4. When can you sue ICE or federal agents?

Potential claims include:

• wrong-house raids

• excessive force

• assault/battery

• false arrest/false imprisonment

• destruction of property

Depending on facts, cases may involve:

• Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

• civil rights constitutional claims

• negligence claims

5. What to do immediately after an ICE raid

• take photos/video of damage and injuries

• seek medical care

• document all names/agencies involved

• preserve surveillance footage

• contact an attorney quickly

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