ICE agents can’t make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there’s a risk of escape, US judge rules

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By CLAIRE RUSHFebruary 5, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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A U.S. District Judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, restricting ICE agents from making warrantless arrests unless there is a risk of the individual's escape. The ruling stems from a proposed class-action lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's practice of arresting immigrants encountered during enforcement operations. The judge heard evidence that ICE agents in Oregon have been making arrests without warrants or determining the likelihood of escape. The lawsuit included testimony from an individual who was arrested despite having a valid work permit and a pending visa application. Similar rulings have been issued in Colorado and Washington, D.C., and the government has appealed those decisions.

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Tacoma 30% Colorado 40% Washington, D.C. 40% Todd Lyons 50% Portland ×260% Victor Cruz Gamez ×260% Donald Trump 60% Department of Homeland Security 70% Mustafa Kasubhai ×270% Oregon ×380% United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×390%

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immigration arrests 90% ice 80% warrantless arrests 80% oregon 70% immigration enforcement 60% preliminary injunction 60% department of homeland security 60% immigration sweeps 50% risk of escape 50% civil rights 40%

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