NY Man Files Lawsuit Against ICE Over Home Visit After Email

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, stems from an email the man sent to an ICE field office in November. In the message, he criticized the agency's immigration enforcement tactics, according to court documents.

Days later, two ICE agents appeared at his home in Queens, identifying themselves and asking to speak with him. The man, who is a lawful permanent resident, said the visit was intimidating and amounted to retaliation for his protected speech.

The complaint argues that the home visit had no legitimate law enforcement purpose and was designed to chill his criticism. It seeks unspecified damages and a court order barring ICE from similar conduct.

An ICE spokesperson declined to comment on the pending litigation. The case adds to a series of legal challenges against the agency's enforcement practices under the current administration.