ICE agents in Oregon cannot arrest people without warrants, judge rules

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 5, 2026 at 04:47 PM

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A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, preventing ICE agents from arresting individuals without warrants unless there is a risk of escape. The ruling stems from a class-action lawsuit alleging that ICE agents in Oregon have been conducting immigration sweeps and arresting people without proper warrants, a practice criticized as "arrest first, justify later." The judge heard evidence that agents in Oregon have arrested people in immigration sweeps without such warrants or determining escape was likely. The lawsuit included testimony from a plaintiff who was arrested despite having a valid work permit and pending visa application. Similar rulings have been issued in Colorado and Washington DC, though the government has appealed them.

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Associated Press 30% Tacoma, Washington 40% Donald Trump 40% Portland 50% Todd Lyons 60% Victor Cruz Gamez ×470% Department of Homeland Security 70% Mustafa Kasubhai ×280% United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×280% Oregon ×290%

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Oregon

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