Source: Fox News
Summary
A federal judge has barred the Department of Homeland Security from carrying out warrantless immigration arrests in Oregon without individualized assessments of flight risk. The judge found that federal agents likely violated the law through a pattern of unlawful arrests. The ruling is part of a proposed class-action lawsuit against DHS and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
A federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to stop making warrantless arrests in Oregon. This is not the first time the agency has faced criticism for its arrest methods.
The judge’s ruling is based on evidence showing that immigration agents in Oregon carried out enforcement operations without warrants or individualized determinations that the individuals were likely to flee.
Cruz Gamez, one of the plaintiffs, testified about his own experience being taken into custody during a traffic stop and held in immigration detention for three weeks despite having legal authorization to work and a pending visa application.
This is a familiar scene, where an individual’s legal status is questioned and they are detained without due process.
The judge’s words, “Due process calls for those who have great power to exercise great restraint,” seem like a reminder of the importance of balancing power with responsibility.
