A Oregon judge blocks ICE’s warrantless arrests, requiring warrants except for flight risks.

A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that ICE cannot make warrantless arrests in the state unless there is a credible risk of flight, limiting immigration enforcement powers. The decision, based on constitutional concerns and a lawsuit highlighting abuses like the detention of a grandfather with valid documents, requires warrants for most arrests. The order applies only to Oregon and does not affect federal immigration policy elsewhere. The ruling aligns with similar decisions in other states and may influence future enforcement practices.