Hey, so you know those federal immigration operations in the Houston area? Well, some folks in Harris County, many of them Hispanic, aren't just talking about it anymore. They're taking it to court. It's a big deal. A group of 34 individuals just filed a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, or DHS, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE. They're also suing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. What do they want? A judge to clearly state that U.S. citizens don't actually need to carry proof of citizenship with them at all times. That’s a huge question, and it gets right to the heart of what our rights are. This lawsuit isn't just a small complaint. It claims these immigration raids violate a couple of really important parts of our Constitution. We're talking about the Fourth Amendment, which protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures. Think about cops needing a good reason to stop you. Then there’s the Fifth Amendment, which guarantees due process — meaning fair treatment and a proper legal process if the government tries to take away your freedom or property. This situation has grabbed the attention of local politicians, too. At a recent press conference, you saw elected officials like Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia and Congressman Christian Menefee standing with the plaintiffs. Raed Gonzalez, who chairs a committee for the Harris County Democratic Party and is representing these folks, put it simply: we need to draw a line. He stressed that a lot of U.S. citizens don't usually carry proof of citizenship, and that shouldn't be a problem. Congresswoman Garcia even went further, calling for Secretary Noem’s removal from office. She's joined nearly 200 other U.S. House Democrats in supporting legislation to impeach Noem. Congressman Menefee echoed that feeling, saying ICE's actions need to stop. He even suggested Congress might cut funding for a DHS that lets ICE "terrorize communities." This isn’t just about a lawsuit; it’s about a wider fight over what the government can and can’t do to its citizens, especially concerning how people prove who they are. This legal challenge could really reshape how ICE operates locally, setting a clearer boundary for what’s permissible under the Constitution. It's something worth watching.