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Federal Court Halts Warrantless ICE Arrests in Oregon—Upholding Due Process Amid Community Fear

A federal judge has blocked ICE from arresting individuals in Oregon without a warrant unless they can demonstrate a risk of escape—affirming due process and quelling widespread fear among immigrant communities.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Court Affirms Conviction in State v. Caleb Dane Bell: Probable Cause Upheld

In a recently issued decision dated February 9, 2026, the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I, upheld the convictions of...

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Federal Court Halts Warrantless ICE Arrests in Oregon—Upholding Due Process Amid Community Fear

Court Affirms Conviction in State v. Caleb Dane Bell: Probable Cause Upheld

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