A federal judge ruled ICE violated Garrison Gibson's Fourth Amendment rights by using a battering ram to enter his Minneapolis home without a judicial warrant. The judge ordered his immediate release, finding the arrest unlawful. Gibson, a Liberian immigrant, had been under immigration supervision for over 15 years.

The case highlights a critical legal boundary for immigration enforcement. Agents presented only administrative paperwork, which does not permit forcible entry into a private residence. This incident, captured on camera, prompted a swift habeas petition from Gibson's attorneys, leading to the judge's decisive ruling against the government's procedural failure.

What's next is a potential legal precedent for similar cases. The judge gave ICE until noon Friday to release Gibson, who was held in a Freeborn County jail. His legal team can seek attorney's fees. The ruling underscores that compliance with immigration officials, including ankle monitoring, does not waive Fourth Amendment protections against warrantless home entry.