Why the FAA’s ICE Drone Ban is Legally Indefensible

A close reading of the statutes behind the NOTAM that grounded journalists over Minneapolis. In January 2026, the FAA expanded a national security NOTAM to cover DHS and CBP mobile assets, effectively creating a no-fly zone around ICE vehicles operating in Minneapolis and elsewhere. Drone operators faced the threat of civil and criminal penalties for [ ] The post Why the FAA s ICE Drone Ban is…