MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A recent immigration enforcement encounter involving federal agents and a DoorDash driver in the Twin Cities has intensified scrutiny over constitutional limits, due process, and the scope of federal authority in civilian life.
The incident unfolded in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, where agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement were seen pursuing a DoorDash driver during an enforcement action. According to video footage circulating widely online, the driver sought refuge inside a private residence while completing a delivery.
Crucially, individuals familiar with the incident say the driver possessed a valid U.S. citizen driver’s license, a fact that has sharpened concerns about mistaken identity, profiling, and the lack of clear legal justification for the pursuit.
No warrant has been publicly produced authorizing entry into a private home. Constitutional scholars note that under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement — including federal immigration agents — may not enter a residence without a warrant signed by a judge, absent consent or narrowly defined exigent circumstances.
“The Constitution does not bend based on agency mission,” said a civil liberties attorney following the case. “A valid driver’s license issued to a U.S. citizen underscores why warrants and verification matter. Government power must be exercised carefully, or innocent people get swept up.”
Residents in Minneapolis described the scene as alarming, with agents moving through a residential neighborhood during what appeared to be a routine food delivery. DoorDash has not indicated the driver was suspected of any violent or serious criminal activity.
Civil rights advocates argue the incident highlights a broader problem: enforcement actions that begin in public spaces but escalate toward constitutionally protected areas such as homes. They warn that normalizing aggressive tactics without judicial oversight risks eroding protections meant to safeguard everyone — citizens and noncitizens alike.
Supporters of immigration enforcement say federal law must be enforced, but acknowledge that enforcement cannot come at the expense of constitutional guarantees.
“This isn’t about immigration policy,” said a former prosecutor. “It’s about whether the government respects due process, verifies facts, and follows the Constitution before acting.”
Calls are growing for ICE to release details explaining the legal basis for the operation, including whether agents verified the driver’s identity and citizenship status before the pursuit.
At the center of the controversy is a foundational principle: constitutional rights do not disappear during enforcement actions. The Fourth Amendment exists precisely to prevent government overreach — especially when ordinary citizens are caught in the crosshairs.
Video of ICE violating the United States Constitution
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