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ICE's alleged 'ruse' in Columbia student arrest may have violated law, attorneys say
- Federal officers allegedly used a ruse to gain entry into a Columbia student’s apartment and arrest her.
- The officers reportedly claimed they were police looking for a missing child, without presenting a warrant.
- Civil liberties advocates say the entry could breach Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Columbia President Claire Shipman called the misrepresentation a breach of protocol.
- A DHS spokesperson said the officers verbally identified themselves but did not share further details.
- Columbia officials noted heightened security and staff reminders after the arrest.
- The case adds to ongoing scrutiny of ICE ruses, which some lawmakers have challenged.
- A federal judge in Los Angeles previously restricted deceptive entries by ICE, setting limits on ruses.
- Experts warn there are limited remedies for constitutional violations in immigration cases.
- The incident drew attention as part of broader debates over enforcement tactics during the Trump era.
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