Overview
- U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan found that ICE violated the Fourth Amendment by entering Garrison Gibson’s home without a judicial warrant and ordered his immediate release.
- The judge also ruled ICE failed to follow its own regulations when revoking Gibson’s supervision, including notice requirements and a prompt post-detention interview.
- Gibson was re-arrested Friday during a scheduled check-in at the Whipple Federal Building, then released again hours later, his attorney said.
- DHS has portrayed Gibson as having a lengthy criminal history, while court records reflect a 2008 drug conviction later dismissed and years of compliance under an order of supervision.
- ICE’s actions unfolded during a DHS operation that officials say has led to more than 2,500 arrests since Nov. 29, with Gibson’s lawyer preparing further court challenges as ICE signals plans to restart deportation proceedings.