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Asylum seeker arrested at Portland courthouse transported to Tacoma. Federal judge seeks answers

The judge has ordered the government not to move the asylum seeker again.
An asylum seeker from Guatemala, who was arrested by ICE agents at the Multnomah County Courthouse in Portland, has been transported to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington. The arrest occurred during a routine court appearance for a minor traffic violation, sparking concerns about the safety and rights of immigrants in courthouses. U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon has demanded answers from ICE regarding the arrest, questioning the agency's policies and the impact on public trust in the judicial system. Advocates argue that such actions create a chilling effect on immigrants' willingness to engage with the legal system, while ICE maintains that the arrest was part of routine enforcement activities.

Read the Full Oregonian Article at:
[ https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/06/asylum-seeker-arrested-at-portland-courthouse-transported-to-tacoma-federal-judge-seeks-answers.html ]