17-year-old U.S. citizen high school student detained by ICE during lunch period in McMinnville
Nov 22, 2025·Location: McMinnville, OR

A 17-year-old U.S. citizen and high school senior was detained by ICE agents in Yamhill County, Oregon on Friday during the school lunch period. According to ICE, the student allegedly followed and obstructed federal agents in a vehicle. The student's family confirmed he is a U.S. citizen. McMinnville School District Superintendent Kourtney Ferrua stated the school had not previously had ICE visits and is working to support students' social and emotional needs following the incident. The minor was transported to the ERO Portland office for investigation and potential federal prosecution for impeding federal law enforcement officers. Students nearby witnessed the detention.
Sources
- ICE detained teenaged US citizen during school lunch break, family says
The Guardian·Nov 23, 2025·archived copy
- Oregon coalition says ICE detained four US citizens in Oregon this week
KATU·Nov 22, 2025·archived copy
foxreno.com·Nov 22, 2025·archived copy
- KYAQ
- ICE detains 4 U.S. citizens in Oregon this week, advocacy group says - The Daily Chronicle
chronline.com·Nov 22, 2025·archived copy
- ICE arrests McMinnville High School student during Friday lunch period
opb.org·Nov 22, 2025·archived copy
- The Oregonian
- KOIN
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