ICE is Increasingly Using Underhanded Tactics to Detain Immigrants in Michigan, Leaving Families Blindsided.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been observed employing increasingly aggressive and deceptive tactics in Michigan, with the aim of detaining immigrants without drawing public attention. According to Herman Dhade, president of the Detroit Immigration Law Firm, these actions are taking place under the guise of routine traffic stops, marriage-based green card interviews, and other seemingly innocuous situations.
Dhade has come across instances where immigrant spouses were detained during or immediately after what appeared to be standard marriage-based green card interviews. In one such case, he was informed that a husband was detained "right in front of his wife's eyes," leaving the newlywed couple stunned.
One pattern observed by Dhade involves routine traffic stops, where local police contact ICE agents. This results in immigrants being quietly arrested during these situations, often without public visibility. Furthermore, ICE agents have been known to use back entrances and move quickly within immigration buildings, ensuring that other detainees do not witness the arrest.
ICE is also using administrative warrants to enter homes, which can be misleadingly presented as official documents. According to Dhade, this tactic exploits confusion over paperwork, allowing ICE to bypass the independent authorization required by the Fourth Amendment. He warns that immigrants may inadvertently fall prey to these tactics due to a lack of understanding about what constitutes an official federal court warrant.
One particularly disturbing trend is the use of force to enter homes without a judicial warrant. This can lead to intimidating and violent confrontations, as witnessed in a recent case where ICE officers battered down the door of a home while holding only an administrative warrant.
Dhade believes that these tactics are not only cruel but also fundamentally unfair. He argues that immigrants who follow legal channels are being unfairly locked up, wasting taxpayer money and causing unnecessary separation from their loved ones.
The author of this article notes that nearly three-quarters of the immigrants detained by ICE in Michigan during the first 10 months of 2025 did not have any criminal convictions. These individuals, including those with work permits or U.S.-citizen spouses, are being torn from their families and communities without due process.
Lawmakers and immigration activists have warned that CBP is detaining undocumented immigrants who take a wrong turn near the Ambassador Bridge in Southwest Detroit, a common route to the Canadian border. As ICE expands its arrests and asserts broader authority to enter homes, it is essential for Michigan families to treat enforcement risk like any other emergency.
Preparedness is key. Immigrants should plan ahead by keeping key documents accessible and ensuring that loved ones know who to call in case of an emergency. By taking these precautions, families can mitigate the risks associated with ICE's increasingly aggressive tactics.
It is imperative that immigrant communities are aware of their rights and take proactive steps to protect themselves from the ever-evolving landscape of immigration enforcement.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been observed employing increasingly aggressive and deceptive tactics in Michigan, with the aim of detaining immigrants without drawing public attention. According to Herman Dhade, president of the Detroit Immigration Law Firm, these actions are taking place under the guise of routine traffic stops, marriage-based green card interviews, and other seemingly innocuous situations.
Dhade has come across instances where immigrant spouses were detained during or immediately after what appeared to be standard marriage-based green card interviews. In one such case, he was informed that a husband was detained "right in front of his wife's eyes," leaving the newlywed couple stunned.
One pattern observed by Dhade involves routine traffic stops, where local police contact ICE agents. This results in immigrants being quietly arrested during these situations, often without public visibility. Furthermore, ICE agents have been known to use back entrances and move quickly within immigration buildings, ensuring that other detainees do not witness the arrest.
ICE is also using administrative warrants to enter homes, which can be misleadingly presented as official documents. According to Dhade, this tactic exploits confusion over paperwork, allowing ICE to bypass the independent authorization required by the Fourth Amendment. He warns that immigrants may inadvertently fall prey to these tactics due to a lack of understanding about what constitutes an official federal court warrant.
One particularly disturbing trend is the use of force to enter homes without a judicial warrant. This can lead to intimidating and violent confrontations, as witnessed in a recent case where ICE officers battered down the door of a home while holding only an administrative warrant.
Dhade believes that these tactics are not only cruel but also fundamentally unfair. He argues that immigrants who follow legal channels are being unfairly locked up, wasting taxpayer money and causing unnecessary separation from their loved ones.
The author of this article notes that nearly three-quarters of the immigrants detained by ICE in Michigan during the first 10 months of 2025 did not have any criminal convictions. These individuals, including those with work permits or U.S.-citizen spouses, are being torn from their families and communities without due process.
Lawmakers and immigration activists have warned that CBP is detaining undocumented immigrants who take a wrong turn near the Ambassador Bridge in Southwest Detroit, a common route to the Canadian border. As ICE expands its arrests and asserts broader authority to enter homes, it is essential for Michigan families to treat enforcement risk like any other emergency.
Preparedness is key. Immigrants should plan ahead by keeping key documents accessible and ensuring that loved ones know who to call in case of an emergency. By taking these precautions, families can mitigate the risks associated with ICE's increasingly aggressive tactics.
It is imperative that immigrant communities are aware of their rights and take proactive steps to protect themselves from the ever-evolving landscape of immigration enforcement.
in Michigan, detaining immigrants under false pretenses. They're using legit traffic stops as a sneaky way to bust people 
. One guy was even detained during a marriage interview 
! It's like they think no one will notice or that we won't care about families being torn apart 
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. Immigrants who follow the law are getting locked up, wasting taxpayer cash, and causing stress on their loved ones 
. We need to stay vigilant and prepared, like keeping important documents handy and knowing who to call in case of an emergency 
. It's time for ICE to stop being so sneaky and start respecting people's rights 
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in michigan theyre detaining ppl without notice or a warrant, leaving families totally blindsided 
like what if u r at home with ur kid and 4icem shows up at ur door? 
we need to make sure ppl know their rights and take care of themselves, especially when it comes to emergencies 
I'm really worried about what's happening with ICE in Michigan right now... they're using super sketchy tactics to catch immigrants, like pretending to be cops during traffic stops or showing up at homes with fake warrants 
. It's totally not fair to these people who are just trying to build a life here, and it's causing so much stress for families who don't know what's going on. 
. ICE is basically playing dirty games with people's lives over here. They're using innocent situations like marriage interviews or traffic stops as a way to swoop in and detain immigrants without anyone even noticing. It's like they think no one will care that they're ripping families apart without due process. And get this - some agents are even using force to break into people's homes! That's just not right 
. We need to stand up for our immigrant communities and make sure they know their rights. We can't just sit back and let ICE keep playing these underhanded games 
. ICE's tactics are basically harassment, and they're not even hiding it anymore 
." Meanwhile, families are getting torn apart, and no one's doing anything about it 
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They're just random people who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It's not like they're fugitives or something 
. And yeah, some folks might think, "but what about national security?" 
Let me tell you, if we're really that concerned about safety, we should be focusing on the real threats - not random immigrants who are just trying to make a living in this country 
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. We need some serious oversight here, or else we're gonna keep seeing more and more cases like these... 
. They're using fake traffic stops and marriage green card interviews to grab people off the streets. It's crazy how they're exploiting confusion over paperwork to sneak into homes 
. And get this, some agents are even using force to break down doors without a warrant 
but anyway have you ever noticed how weird it is when someone asks you if you're a morning person and what even does that mean like do they think there's some secret league of super-productive people out there?
. I've been following some of these immigration activists on social media and they're doing amazing work 
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. I mean, who expects to get detained by immigration agents while they're just trying to get a marriage green card interview done? It's like they're playing some kinda twisted game where innocent people get caught in the middle. And that's not even counting the times they use administrative warrants to just barge into someone's home without any real evidence... it's just wrong. I don't think we should have to treat these situations like a legit emergency, like we would with, say, a burst pipe or something 
The fact that most of these detained folks didn't even have any crimes on their record is mind-blowing... it's just so messed up! 
We need better laws and more transparency, not more secrecy and intimidation tactics! 
anyone have any idea what to do if u r in a similar spot ??
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It's like they're wasting taxpayer money and causing unnecessary separation from their loved ones.
. We need to make sure everyone knows what's going on and how to stay safe 
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