CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As Border Patrol continues its immigration operations in Charlotte, many people are asking if federal agents are allowed to enter private businesses to look for people who are in the country illegally.
Several people told WCNC Charlotte that they’ve seen signs on businesses indicating Border Patrol and ICE cannot enter, but do those signs have any authority? Are federal agents required to have a warrant?
OUR SOURCES
- The National Immigration Law Center
- THE ACLU
- The Fourth Amendment
THE QUESTION
Can Border Patrol enter a private business without a warrant?
The National Immigration Center states agents can enter public areas of your business without permission, including a dining area in a restaurant, parking lots and lobbies or waiting areas…