Durham Declares 'Fourth Amendment Workplace' To Block ICE Raids Without Warrants

Durham’s City Council unanimously adopted a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” resolution directing city staff to require warrants for any ICE workplace actions involving municipal employees and to report training barriers. The move follows a July ICE presence at the county courthouse that sparked protests and comes after Carrboro passed a similar measure in May. Advocates including Siembra NC backed the measure, while officials cited growing fear tied to visible enforcement. The action aligns with a mid-2025 rise in ICE arrests and detainers reported in North Carolina.