Federal judge blocks ICE's warrantless arrests after green card holder detained
Nov 5, 2025·Location: Cottage Grove, OR
Country of origin: Guatemala
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ICE agents arrested Juanita Avila, a 47-year-old legal permanent resident carrying her green card, during a traffic stop in November 2025 without showing a warrant or probable cause. Video evidence of the arrest captured by her daughter became part of a lawsuit challenging ICE's arrest practices. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking ICE from continuing warrantless arrests in Oregon, citing the agency's conduct and systematic violation of constitutional rights.
Sources
- ICE arrested an Oregon shop owner who had her green card in her pocket: ‘They didn’t care’
The Guardian·Mar 6, 2026·archived copy
- ICE agents can’t make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there’s a risk of escape, US judge rules
CNN·Feb 5, 2026·archived copy
- ICE agents can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's a risk of escape, US judge rules
Associated Press·Feb 5, 2026·archived copy
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