If an ICE agent approaches a non-public rental property or business without a valid warrant, landlords and tenants have a constitutional right deny the agent entry.

Richard Orona, an attorney with Orona, Garcia and Galves, PC, spoke to landlords with the Southern Colorado Residential Renters Association (SCRRA) on Aug. 19 about what to do if ICE comes to visit their properties. Orona's presentation took place at the Pueblo Union Depot, 132 West B. St.

In his presentation, Orona explained that there is a difference between a public and non-public space. ICE agents are allowed to enter publicly accessible areas without a warrant. However, valid warrants are required for agents to enter a non-public area.

"In their businesses, individuals establish what is public and what is non-public,"

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