Federal judge bars DHS from warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon
By Fox News
February 7, 2026, 11:10 PM EST
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PORTLAND, Oregon (Fox News) — Federal judge orders DHS to halt warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon without flight risk assessments.
Key Facts:
- U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a preliminary injunction against DHS and ICE for unlawful arrests.
- Agents were found to be arresting individuals for immigration violations without warrants or flight risk assessments.
- The government must notify officers of the ruling and report all future warrantless arrests with detailed justifications.
- Testimony from plaintiff Victor Cruz Gamez revealed his wrongful detention despite legal authorization to work.
- A lawyer for the government apologized for Cruz Gamez’s treatment, acknowledging the impact on his family.

Federal agents detain anti-ICE protester in Portland, Oregon. (Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty)
Law enforcement officers at ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. (Jenny Kane/AP)
Federal agents clash with protesters outside ICE facility in Portland, Oregon. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)









