DOJ Sues 4 Oregon Counties For Defying ICE Detainers, Seeks Subpoena Enforcement

The Justice Department filed suit against Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Marion counties, alleging refusal to honor ICE detainers and to comply with ICE administrative subpoenas following Oregon’s sanctuary law updates. DOJ argues the noncompliance has impeded identification and removal of offenders and asks a court to enforce the subpoenas. Counties respond differently: Clackamas and Washington say they will only answer court-ordered subpoenas, Multnomah cites state law, and Marion has sought declaratory relief to resolve the federal–state conflict. The case marks an escalation in Oregon’s ongoing dispute over sanctuary restrictions and federal immigration enforcement.