The legal and constitutional issues around immigration, ICE, and fed policing

Certainly, the recent incidents of ICE agents killing protesters is morally objectionable. For this event, we are going to focus on related matters, but we are going to try to examine the legal framework and constitutional questions at the heart of current immigration enforcement debates.
Rather than rehashing moral arguments covered extensively in recent news cycles, we'll focus on understanding the underlying legal mechanisms, jurisdictional boundaries, and constitutional principles that shape immigration policy and enforcement.
Topics we'll explore:
The constitutional basis for federal immigration authority vs. state and local powers, the legal scope and limits of ICE's enforcement powers, due process protections for immigrants in detention and removal proceedings, the tension between executive enforcement discretion and congressional immigration statutes, Fourth Amendment considerations in immigration stops and searches, and how federal-local cooperation agreements (like 287(g) programs) function legally.
What to expect:
This is a learning-focused discussion for people who want to move past outrage and develop a clearer understanding of the actual legal architecture. We welcome diverse viewpoints and encourage good-faith questions. Bring your curiosity and respect for rigorous analysis.
Who should attend:
Anyone interested in constitutional law, federalism, civil liberties, or immigration policy from a legal rather than purely political lens. Discussion will be moderated to keep us focused on legal frameworks rather than partisan talking points.
Attendees are expected to purchase at least a coffee or beverage or food item of some sort to support the venue.