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My Interview with Journalist Orian Brito (January 26, 2026)<\/h2>\n

This Monday, I joined journalist Orian Brito for an important conversation about the rise in ICE operations being reported in multiple parts of the country, including Florida. I appreciated Orian\u2019s thoughtful approach\u2014because in moments like these, clear information is what helps families avoid unnecessary fear and confusion.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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During the interview, we discussed what has been publicly reported about a large enforcement operation in Florida known as \u201cTidal Wave,\u201d which has been associated with more than 10,000 arrests according to what has been reported in the news. We also discussed reports of increased ICE presence in Central Florida and Orlando beginning around January 20, 2026, including comments publicly attributed to Congressman Maxwell Frost<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

I also shared national-level data attributed to the American Immigration Council<\/a><\/span>, including reported increases in ICE detentions and detention capacity trends. While many public conversations focus on individuals with criminal histories, I emphasized that there are also reports indicating a significant increase in detentions of people without criminal offenses, which raises serious concerns for families who are simply trying to live and work while they pursue lawful options.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What happens if someone is detained and has no criminal record?<\/h3>\n

One of the most important points I made is that every case is different. When someone is detained, the first legal question is often whether that person can request a bond\u2014and whether an immigration judge will be recognized as having jurisdiction to consider that bond request. Factors like how the person entered the United States (with a visa, with parole, or without inspection) can affect the options available.<\/p>\n

We also discussed a tool that may be used in certain situations: habeas corpus, a federal court filing that can challenge detention that is unlawful or unreasonably prolonged. Federal litigation is complex, costly, and highly procedural. Even so, in certain detention cases it may be one of the few meaningful pathways to request review.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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A serious issue: reports of a DHS memo about home entry<\/h3>\n

Orian also raised a topic that has concerned many people: reports of a Department of Homeland Security memorandum suggesting that ICE officers could enter residences to make arrests without a federal judge\u2019s warrant, relying on an administrative form (often discussed as an I-205<\/a><\/span>). In the interview, I explained the crucial difference between an administrative document for arrest versus a judge-signed warrant for entering a home. I also shared that, according to what I read, the memo reportedly was not applied in part of Central California due to litigation there.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Practical guidance for families<\/h3>\n

If your household is feeling anxious, there are a few responsible steps you can take immediately:<\/p>\n