Sample Court Warrant and ICE Warrant

These documents are samples of a court warrant (left) and an ICE warrant (right). Immigration officials are supposed to have a court warrant – a document signed by a judge – before they can enter your home. ICE warrants are ICE forms signed by ICE officers and do NOT give them permission to enter your home without your consent.What are the differences?

• A court warrant is issued by a court. An ICE warrant is issued by ICE or U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• A court warrant is signed by a judge. An ICE warrant is signed by an ICE officer.

If a government official is at your door, you are not required to open the door unless the official has a court warrant, and you can ask to see a warrant before you open the door. For example, you can ask the official to slide the warrant under the door, or to show it to you through a window or door viewer.Even if the warrant is a court warrant, you can review it carefully before opening the door to make sure it lists your name and address, has not expired, and is signed by a judge.You can also call your lawyer if you have one, and find legal help here. You can also read other safety measures.