Portland Finds ICE Facility Violated Detention Permit 25 Times

The City of Portland has found that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Southwest Portland violated its land use permit by holding detainees beyond the allowed 12-hour limit or overnight on 25 occasions between October 2024 and July 2025. This finding comes after an investigation initiated following formal complaints and analysis of federal records obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson stated that ICE made clear commitments on detention limits but broke those policies multiple times. The city plans to issue a formal land use violation notice to ICE, starting a process that could eventually lead to fines or a reconsideration of the facility's land use approval, including potential revocation of the permit. Despite the violations, ICE can continue operating under its current permit during this process. The ICE facility has been a frequent site of protests and clashes, with some community members and local officials advocating for its closure due to safety and legal concerns.