Dentistry and the Law: How to Handle Visits or Contacts by an ICE Agent

Authors

Daniel Schulte J.D.Follow

Abstract

The article addresses how dental practices should handle visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following the January 2025 revocation of the "sensitive locations" policy. While ICE agents can enter public areas without warrants, they require judicial warrants, administrative warrants, or subpoenas to access private areas. Practices should verify agents' identities, follow established law enforcement policies, and protect patient information under HIPAA guidelines. The article recommends developing comprehensive policies and training staff to handle law enforcement visits appropriately.

Recommended Citation

Schulte, Daniel J.D. (2025) "Dentistry and the Law: How to Handle Visits or Contacts by an ICE Agent," The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 107: No. 3, Article 3.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol107/iss3/3