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Claim Text: Both times, Venegas was detained (once violently) while at work on private property.
Simplified Text: Venegas was detained both times while at work on private property
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "action": "detained", "location": "private property" }
Subject Tags: Legal Immigration
UUID: a1163710-6e79-478e-8393-edd77572d082
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM (6 months ago)

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Do Construction Workers Have Fourth Amendment Rights? A Federal Court Will Decide.

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https://reason.com/2026/02/12/do-construction-workers-have-fourth-amendment-rights-a-federal-court-will-decide

The Department of Homeland Security argues that it doesn't need a warrant to enter construction sites, challenging Fourth Amendment rights for construction workers. The case stems from immigration raids and detentions of workers, including a U.S. citizen. The Institute for Justice is representing the worker, arguing for Fourth Amendment protections.

Fourth Amendment Construction Workers Immigration DHS Warrantless Searches Legal Case Trump Administration

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