Valdez v. United States

OPINION

ROBERT J. JONKER, District Judge.

This is a civil rights and Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”) action arising out of a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) raid in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This matter is before the Court on cross motions for partial summary judgment. The Court heard oral argument on the motions; they are fully briefed and ready for decision. For the reasons set forth below, the Court will grant Defendants’ motion in part and deny it in part, and deny Plaintiffs’ motion.

I. Factual Background

Many facts of the case are decidedly disputed. Defendants…