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BREAKING: Liberal Judge BLOCKS Trump's Immigration Crackdown in Oregon Sanctuary State

Gary FranchiFebruary 5, 2026370 views
BREAKING: Liberal Judge BLOCKS Trump's Immigration Crackdown in Oregon Sanctuary State
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Just ten days into President Trump's historic mass deportation operation, a liberal federal judge in Oregon has thrown up another roadblock to removing criminal illegal aliens from American communities. Judge Michael Simon ruled that the Department of Homeland Security cannot conduct warrantless immigration arrests without conducting individualized assessments of whether each illegal immigrant poses a flight risk.

The ruling, which came down in the early morning hours on Friday, represents yet another attempt by the deep state judiciary to obstruct President Trump's America First agenda and protect sanctuary cities from accountability. Oregon, a notorious sanctuary state, has consistently harbored illegal immigrants at the expense of law-abiding American citizens.

Social media erupted with reactions to the decision.

"ICE agents can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's a risk of escape, US judge rules," posted @DaVivian2, highlighting the absurdity of requiring agents to assess flight risk for individuals who already fled their home countries illegally.

This is the same Judge Michael Simon who previously ruled that DHS couldn't use crowd control methods to clear protesters blocking government driveways because it would "chill" their First Amendment rights. As @gaulicsmith pointed out on social media, this judge has a clear pattern of prioritizing the rights of lawbreakers over public safety and law enforcement.

Deep State Strikes Back

The timing of this ruling is no coincidence. As President Trump's deportation teams achieve unprecedented success in removing criminal aliens, liberal judges across the country are desperately searching for ways to protect their sanctuary city allies. This decision effectively handcuffs ICE agents who are working around the clock to make our communities safer.

The ruling comes as DHS funding clashes intensify in Congress, with some observers noting the suspicious timing. As @fasttakeoff observed, the ruling "hits just before 4:15 AM UTC, curbing ICE in sanctuary state amid DHS funding clashes."

Patriots across America are asking: How many more criminal aliens will remain on our streets because one activist judge decided to play politics with public safety? When will we finally drain the swamp that continues to obstruct the will of the American people?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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PatriotMom2024VerifiedFeb 5, 2026
Here we go again! These activist judges think they can override federal immigration law whenever they feel like it.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedFeb 5, 2026
Exactly! The Constitution clearly gives the federal government authority over immigration, not some liberal judge in Oregon.
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VeteranVoiceVerifiedFeb 5, 2026
Unbelievable! We have veterans sleeping on the streets while resources go to protecting people who shouldn't even be here legally.
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LawAndOrder2025VerifiedFeb 5, 2026
Can someone explain how a state judge has jurisdiction over federal immigration enforcement? This seems like judicial overreach to me.
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RetiredCopVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
They don't! This will get overturned on appeal. Federal law supersedes state law on immigration matters.
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AmericaFirst1776VerifiedFeb 6, 2026
Time to defund these sanctuary jurisdictions! Why should taxpaying Americans subsidize lawlessness?
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SmallBizOwnerVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
My business follows every regulation and pays every tax, but somehow enforcing immigration law is controversial? The double standard is infuriating.
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RealAmericanValuesVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
This is exactly why Trump needs to clean house in the federal judiciary. These Obama and Biden appointees are legislating from the bench!
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TaxpayerTedVerifiedFeb 6, 2026
I live in a border state and see the impact of sanctuary policies firsthand. Our schools and hospitals are overwhelmed while politicians virtue signal from their gated communities.