On Monday, July 14, 2025, Tampa Free Press reported that Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett discussed recent actions by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid a controversial ruling from a federal judge. Jarrett stated that ICE’s operations, including a recent raid on a cannabis farm in California, align with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The raid, which encountered armed resistance, has drawn significant attention, particularly after a warrant was obtained prior to the operation. The FBI has since offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who fired at ICE agents during the raid. Jarrett expressed confidence that the ruling from U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, appointed by President Biden, would likely be overturned on appeal.
In his remarks on “Fox and Friends,” Jarrett criticized the judge’s order, which restricts ICE from detaining individuals without “reasonable suspicion” that they are in the country illegally. He argued that the ruling unfairly assumes that actions taken by ICE are solely based on racial profiling or language. Jarrett emphasized that the legal standard for reasonable suspicion is relatively low and often met when ICE has reliable evidence regarding a business employing illegal workers.
Judge Frimpong’s order specifically mandates that ICE cannot stop or detain individuals based on race, language, or their presence in certain locations. This ruling follows a series of protests that erupted in various cities, initially sparked by an ICE operation in Los Angeles. In response to the unrest, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass reinforced the city’s sanctuary policies and filed a lawsuit aimed at halting ICE raids.
Jarrett elaborated on the concept of “reasonable suspicion,” explaining that it is based on a combination of observable facts suggesting a violation of immigration law. He noted that context, such as location and behavior, plays a crucial role in establishing this standard. The legal expert also acknowledged that while race and ethnicity might be factors in detaining individuals, they cannot be the sole reason for such actions, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.
As the situation unfolds, the legal and political implications of both the judge’s ruling and ICE’s operations continue to garner attention. The outcome of potential appeals and ongoing lawsuits will likely shape future enforcement strategies and policies related to immigration law in the United States.
Source: Tampa Free Press
