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Judge Declares Oregon ICE Arrests Unlawful, Bars Facial-Recognition Scans

5/21/2026

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Story summary

Federal judge ruled the arrests unlawful, condemned Mobile Fortify facial-recognition, and limited warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon.
ICE agents stopped a van with seven farm workers in Woodburn, Oregon, on 30 Oct 2025.
Agents smashed the van’s windows, handcuffed occupants, detained them without warrants, and scanned faces with Mobile Fortify.
Lead plaintiff MJMA, 45, invoked right to remain silent, asked for a Spanish-speaking lawyer, but officers broke phone and forced her out.

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Story summary

Federal judge ruled the arrests unlawful, condemned Mobile Fortify facial-recognition, and limited warrantless ICE arrests in Oregon.
ICE agents stopped a van with seven farm workers in Woodburn, Oregon, on 30 Oct 2025.
Agents smashed the van’s windows, handcuffed occupants, detained them without warrants, and scanned faces with Mobile Fortify.
Lead plaintiff MJMA, 45, invoked right to remain silent, asked for a Spanish-speaking lawyer, but officers broke phone and forced her out.