01/24/2026
When I came to the United States as an immigrant and later became an immigration attorney, my goal was always to help people legalize their status and live with dignity. I never imagined that years later I would be speaking about the real fear of losing basic constitutional rights.
Today, I see fear and uncertainty not only among immigrant clients, but also among American citizens. People who believed their homes were protected and that the Constitution offered real safeguards. In light of recent deaths, federal operations, and new enforcement practices, it has become increasingly clear that this is no longer just an immigration issue.
From a legal standpoint, when the government claims and acts as if it can enter private homes without a judicial warrant, it directly conflicts with the Fourth Amendment, which exists to limit government power in the most protected space we have: the home.
Constitutional rights are not conditional. If they do not apply to some, they do not apply to anyone.
As an attorney, the most troubling reality is that we are living in a moment where legal certainty no longer exists. And when the law becomes unpredictable, no one is truly protected.
If you still believe this kind of government power will only be used against others, or only against immigrants, understand this: once the government learns it can ignore constitutional limits for some people, it will eventually use that power against everyone. One day, it may be your door.
