ICE is breaking the law and acting beyond it's mandate. They can be arrested since they can carry out arrests pursuant to immigration warrants. They cannot block roads and create blockades. If the person subject to the warrant is not home, they can come back and call at the same address another day. The ICE agents cannot arrest or detain citizens. They are breaking the law and offending local law enforcement that has the mandate to arrest ICE or any other law breakers. If an old guy walks through the play yard and says go to Vincent on Facebook, any Vincent, and then you get a job. Should you be apprehended by SRT and ICE Officers when you are actually a citizen; an American citizen? We can discuss this: That situation sounds like a confusing and potentially frightening situation. To answer your question directly: No, an American citizen should not be apprehended or detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for following a job lead, even if that lead seems strange or unconventional. CLICK HERE.

ICE is breaking the law and acting beyond it's mandate. They can be arrested since they can carry out arrests pursuant to immigration warrants.   They cannot block roads and create blockades. If the person subject to the warrant is not home, they can come back and call at the same address another day.   The ICE agents cannot arrest or detain citizens.  They are breaking the law and offending local law enforcement that has the mandate to arrest ICE or any other law breakers.  

If an old guy walks through the play yard and says go to Vincent on Facebook, any Vincent, and then you get a job. Should you be apprehended by SRT  and ICE Officers when you are actually a citizen; an American citizen?

We can discuss this: That situation sounds like a confusing and potentially frightening situation. To answer your question directly: No, an American citizen should not be apprehended or detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) for following a job lead, even if that lead seems strange or unconventional.

Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, citizens are protected from "unreasonable searches and seizures." For law enforcement—including SRT (Special Response Teams) or ICE—to detain you, they must have a specific legal reason, not just a vague association with a social media profile or a comment made by a bystander.

Here is a breakdown of why this situation is concerning and what your rights are:

1. Citizenship and ICE Jurisdiction

ICE’s primary mandate is to enforce immigration laws regarding non-citizens.

 * Protection: As a U.S. citizen, you are not subject to deportation or administrative immigration detention.

 * The Error: While "wrongful detainment" of citizens does occasionally happen due to clerical errors or mistaken identity, it is a violation of your civil rights.

2. The "Vincent" Tip

Walking through a yard and telling someone to "go to Vincent on Facebook" is not a crime. Even if that "Vincent" were involved in something suspicious, simply looking for a job through a suggested contact does not provide "probable cause" for an arrest.

3. What to do if Approached by Officers

If you are ever confronted by SRT or ICE officers, keep these rights in mind:

 * Right to Remain Silent: You do not have to answer questions about where you were born or how you entered the country.

 * State Your Citizenship: Clearly state, "I am a United States citizen." * Ask if You are Free to Leave: If they say yes, walk away calmly.

 * Right to an Attorney: If you are detained, do not sign any documents without a lawyer present.

Why would this happen?

If you feel you are being targeted or watched, it may be worth considering if there is a misunderstanding of identity or if someone is providing false information to authorities.