Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820 (2026)

Enforcement of federal immigration laws; civil action for violation

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      181A.820 Enforcement of federal immigration laws; civil action for violation. (1) As used in this section:

      (a) “Federal immigration authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 180.805.

      (b) “Warrant of arrest” has the meaning given that term in ORS 131.005.

      (2) A law enforcement agency may not use agency moneys, equipment or personnel for the purpose of detecting or apprehending persons for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.

      (3) A law enforcement agency may not enter into a formal or informal agreement with a federal immigration authority relating to the detention of a person described in subsection (2) of this section.

      (4) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a law enforcement agency may exchange information with a federal immigration authority in order to request criminal investigation information with reference to persons named in records of the federal immigration authority.

      (5) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a law enforcement agency may arrest any person who:

      (a) Is charged by the United States with a criminal violation of federal immigration laws under Title II of the Immigration and Nationality Act or 18 U.S.C. 1015, 1422 to 1429 or 1505; and

      (b) Is subject to arrest for the crime pursuant to a warrant of arrest issued by a federal magistrate.

      (6) Any person may bring a civil action against a law enforcement agency that violates subsection (2) or (3) of this section to enjoin the violation.

      (7) For purposes of subsection (2) or (3) of this section, the Bureau of Labor and Industries is not a law enforcement agency. [Formerly 181.850; 2019 c.13 §32; 2021 c.550 §9]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2016–2022 · leading case: Cruz v. Multnomah Cnty., 381 P.3d 856 (Multnomah Cty. Cir. Ct., O.R. 2016).
Cruz v. Multnomah Cnty., 381 P.3d 856 (Multnomah Cty. Cir. Ct., O.R. 2016). · cites it 21× “Defendants also argued that ORS 181A.820 did not apply to their detention of plaintiff and, in any event, does not provide for a private right of action.”
Tovar Hernandez Jr. v. Washington Cnty. (D. Or. 2022). · cites it 21× “The Court grants the motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s NIED and negligence per se claims because he has not shown that his relationship to Defendant supports a negligence claim based on a non-physical injury or that ORS 181A.820 can be used to establish negligence per se liability.”
State of Oregon v. Trump (D. Or. 2019). · cites it 14× “That delay was the result of concerns within the Department of Justice that at least one Oregon law, Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820, prevents the State of Oregon from satisfying the Notice, Access, and Compliance Conditions.”
Alberto-Toledo v. Pulver (D. Or. 2021). · cites it 6× “” Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820. Thus, it is unlikely that Washington County has an agreement with ICE or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain individuals for civil immigration violations.”
Lopez-Florez v. Douglas Cnty. (D. Or. 2020). · cites it 4× “Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820(1). Or. Rev. Stat.”
Alberto-Toledo v. Pulver (D. Or. 2022). “April 11, 2014) Information provided pursuant to ORS 181A.820 Id. Ex. 3 at 1. On or around March 30, 2020, plaintiff was transported and booked into the Washington County Jail.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820(1) — 3 cases
Cruz v. Multnomah Cnty., 381 P.3d 856 (Multnomah Cty. Cir. Ct., O.R. 2016). “Defendants also argued that ORS 181A.820 did not apply to their detention of plaintiff and, in any event, does not provide for a private right of action.”
Lopez-Florez v. Douglas Cnty. (D. Or. 2020). “Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820(1). Or. Rev. Stat.”
Tovar Hernandez Jr. v. Washington Cnty. (D. Or. 2022). “The Court grants the motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s NIED and negligence per se claims because he has not shown that his relationship to Defendant supports a negligence claim based on a non-physical injury or that ORS 181A.820 can be used to establish negligence per se liability.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.820(6) — 1 case
Tovar Hernandez Jr. v. Washington Cnty. (D. Or. 2022). “The Court grants the motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s NIED and negligence per se claims because he has not shown that his relationship to Defendant supports a negligence claim based on a non-physical injury or that ORS 181A.820 can be used to establish negligence per se liability.”
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