State of Oregon v. Noem et al

  1. April 21, 2026

    Oregon Environmentalists Join ICE Detention Center Fight

    An Oregon federal judge on Tuesday allowed two environmental groups to intervene as plaintiffs in a consolidated suit filed by the state and one of its cities, which are challenging a proposed federal immigrant detention center planned to be built near an airport.

  2. March 25, 2026

    ICE Builds Out Detention Centers, And The Suits Pile Up

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's surging need for detention space — fueled by increased funding and a rapid escalation in enforcement activity — has sparked litigation from local lawmakers and advocacy groups concerned by the agency's full-throttle approach and perceived disregard for surrounding communities.

  3. March 02, 2026

    No Plans For Detention Center In Ore. City, DHS Tells Court

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have urged a Washington federal court to dismiss two suits challenging alleged plans to build an immigrant detention facility in Newport, Oregon, arguing that it has no such plans.