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ICE Lawsuit Alleges Racial Profiling and Quotas in Oregon

3/14/2026

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A federal lawsuit filed by Innovation Law Lab alleges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Oregon used Elite to target neighborhoods for arrests and set daily detention quotas.
An ICE officer testified eight arrests per day, contradicting DHS officials' claims of no quotas.
The lawsuit argues these practices amount to racial profiling and unconstitutional arrests.
People worry about the Elite app's accuracy and legality, especially in vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

A federal lawsuit filed by Innovation Law Lab alleges U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Oregon used Elite to target neighborhoods for arrests and set daily detention quotas.
An ICE officer testified eight arrests per day, contradicting DHS officials' claims of no quotas.
The lawsuit argues these practices amount to racial profiling and unconstitutional arrests.
People worry about the Elite app's accuracy and legality, especially in vulnerable communities.