A federal judge in Oregon issued a preliminary injunction requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to stop making warrantless arrests unless there is a likelihood of escape, in a proposed class-action lawsuit against DHS practices.

The ruling was supported by testimony from residents like Victor Cruz Gamez, who said he was detained for three weeks despite valid work status and a pending visa, illustrating the real-world impact on families and due process.

Kasubhai described the agents’ actions as violent and brutal, emphasizing that due process must guide enforcement to prevent abuses during raids.

The decision comes amid ongoing national concern from civil rights groups about aggressive immigration enforcement under the current administration.

No immediate comment was available from DHS regarding the ruling's issuance or its implications.

The ruling underscores broader tensions over enforcement amid the national debate on immigration practices and civil rights protections.

DHS did not immediately comment on the ruling, and the government is appealing similar rulings in other states, signaling ongoing legal challenges to ICE arrest practices.

The department has not yet commented on the ruling, while the administration continues to pursue appeals in related cases across jurisdictions.

The injunction will remain in effect as the case proceeds, signaling a potential shift in the balance between enforcement actions and constitutional due process in immigration procedures.

Testimony at the hearing indicated agents sometimes detained individuals in sweeps without warrants or a demonstrated likelihood of escape, including gun-drawn detentions.