This guide is for people detained by ICE in Oregon and for their families. Oregon has no long-term immigration detention facility and is one of the strongest sanctuary states in the country. Under Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265, 2021), state law explicitly prohibits state and local governments from contracting with the federal government for immigration detention. ICE operates three field offices with hold rooms - in Portland (South Macadam), Eugene, and Medford - but each is legally limited to holding people for no more than 12 hours before transfer. The Portland ICE hold room documented 25 violations of this 12-hour limit between October 2024 and July 2025. Most people detained by ICE in Oregon are transferred to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington, which is the primary long-term detention facility for the Pacific Northwest region. A proposed ICE detention facility at Newport Municipal Airport (Lincoln County) is actively being fought by the state of Oregon, Lincoln County, the city of Newport, and Oregon's congressional delegation in federal court as of June 2026. Oregon falls under the ICE Seattle Field Office. Bond posts in Tukwila, WA (Seattle area) or Portland ICE ERO. Innovation Law Lab and Immigrant Law Center of Oregon are the primary legal organizations for detained Oregonians. Last verified: June 2026.
Step 1: Find Your Family Member - Right Now
ICE Online Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov
You need: the person's full legal name, date of birth, and country of birth - OR their A-Number (Alien Registration Number). Oregonians detained by ICE are typically transferred to Tacoma, WA (Northwest ICE Processing Center) within hours of arrest. Search the locator immediately and also search Washington state if an Oregon search yields no results.
ICE Detention Reporting and Information Line: 1-888-351-4024 (toll-free)
EOIR Immigration Court Case Status: 1-800-898-7180
ICE Seattle Field Office (covers Oregon): 12500 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98168 | Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Portland ICE field office / hold room: 4310 S. Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 | (503) 326-3122
Northwest ICE Processing Center (Tacoma, WA - primary Oregon destination): 1623 E. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 | (253) 779-6000
Innovation Law Lab rapid response: innovationlawlab.org | (503) 241-0035 | Portland - Primary immigrant legal organization for Oregon ICE detainees
Immigrant Law Center of Oregon: oregonimmigrationlaw.org | (503) 228-3840 | Portland
Step 2: Where Oregon ICE Detainees Are Held
Oregon Has No Long-Term ICE Detention Facility
Oregon is one of the few states in the country with no large-scale, long-term immigration detention facility, and Oregon law is specifically designed to keep it that way. The Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265), passed by the Oregon legislature in 2021, explicitly prohibits state and local governments from entering formal or informal agreements with the Department of Homeland Security for immigration detention. This makes Oregon's legal protection against ICE detention among the strongest in the nation.
A congressional review of immigration detentions in Oregon from January through October 2025 found that fewer than 10% of those arrested had been convicted of a violent crime. ICE has also detained documented US citizens in Oregon.
Portland ICE Field Office / Processing Center (12-Hour Hold Room Only)
4310 S. Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 326-3122
ICE Seattle Field Office: Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
The Portland ICE facility at 4310 South Macadam Avenue (South Waterfront neighborhood) has operated since 2011 in a former bank building. It is both an administrative field office (where immigrants attend check-ins and meet with ICE officials) and a processing center / 12-hour hold room. A 2011 city land-use agreement limits detention at this facility to no more than 12 hours.
ICE violated this agreement 25 times between October 2024 and July 2025, according to Portland's permitting bureau investigation. The city issued a formal notice to ICE in September 2025.
In December 2025, Portland City Council passed the Detention Facility Impact Fee, which levies fines against detention facilities that create 'nuisance' through chemical munitions. Federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls against protesters outside the facility on multiple occasions in 2025 and 2026, prompting a charter school near the facility to relocate in August 2025.
If a family member has been processed at the Portland facility, they have likely already been transferred to Tacoma or another out-of-state facility. Check the ICE Detainee Locator immediately and search Washington state.
Eugene ICE Field Office / Hold Room
Eugene, OR - 12-hour hold room
ICE case information: Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov | (503) 326-3122 (Portland field office)
Oregon law limits detention to 12 hours. Anyone detained in Eugene will be transferred to Tacoma or another out-of-state facility within hours.
Medford ICE Field Office / Hold Room
Medford, OR - 12-hour hold room
ICE case information: Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov | (503) 326-3122 (Portland field office)
Oregon law limits detention to 12 hours. Anyone detained in Medford will be transferred to Tacoma or another out-of-state facility within hours.
Northwest ICE Processing Center - Tacoma, Washington (Primary Destination for Oregon Detainees)
1623 E. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 | (253) 779-6000
ICE Seattle case information: Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
The Northwest ICE Processing Center (NWIPC) in Tacoma is the primary long-term detention facility for the Pacific Northwest, operated by The GEO Group under federal contract. Most Oregonians detained by ICE are transferred here. It is approximately 175 miles north of Portland (2.5-3 hour drive). See the Washington article in this series for full communication details.
Visiting: Contact NWIPC at (253) 779-6000 for current visiting hours. Visiting is generally permitted on weekends.
Mail: [Detainee Name + A-Number], Northwest ICE Processing Center, 1623 E. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
Proposed Newport Facility (VOLATILE - Status Uncertain as of June 2026)
Newport Municipal Airport / Former US Coast Guard Site, Newport, OR (Lincoln County)
VOLATILE STATUS: As of June 2026, this proposed facility is actively blocked by multiple lawsuits. ICE proposed using a former US Coast Guard facility at Newport Municipal Airport to hold up to 200 detainees, with potential for expansion. The state of Oregon, Lincoln County, the city of Newport, and Oregon's congressional delegation have all opposed the proposal and filed lawsuits. Key concerns:
Oregon AG Dan Rayfield filed suit arguing ICE is skirting federal environmental and coastal land use regulations.
Newport filed its own federal lawsuit requiring compliance with environmental impact assessment rules.
Contractors who toured the site on October 31, 2025 said the facility cannot meet ICE's own minimum National Detention Standards: 'Let's be honest, there's not enough square footage for us to meet that in full.'
ICE acknowledged stays may exceed 72 hours despite claims that most would be held less than 72 hours. Contractors said ICE indicated it would consider waiving minimum care requirements.
Sen. Ron Wyden: 'I'm not sure what part of no the Trump administration doesn't understand in the response from this small Oregon town to the colossally unhinged idea of an Airport Alcatraz in this coastal community.'
As of June 2026, verify the Newport facility's current status before assuming it is operational. Monitor at oregoncapitalchronicle.com and Innovation Law Lab (innovationlawlab.org).
Step 3: Get Legal Help
Oregon has strong immigrant legal infrastructure, and organizations have been fighting ICE expansion actively. Contact them immediately.
Innovation Law Lab - Portland (primary organization for Oregon ICE detainees)
innovationlawlab.org | (503) 241-0035 | Portland
Innovation Law Lab is the leading immigrant legal advocacy organization for Oregon ICE detainees. They have successfully challenged ICE detention in Sheridan (2018), helped close NORCOR's ICE contract in 2020, and are actively challenging ICE's practice of arresting Oregonians without warrants and transferring them out of state before attorneys can reach them. They provide legal orientation, emergency legal interventions, and are the primary organization monitoring ICE activity in Oregon. Contact immediately for any arrested Oregonian.
Immigrant Law Center of Oregon (ILCO) - Portland
oregonimmigrationlaw.org | (503) 228-3840 | Portland
Provides immigration legal services, deportation defense, and Know Your Rights programs for immigrants in Oregon. Contact for immigration legal services, legal consultations, and referrals to detained client legal help.
ACLU of Oregon
aclu-or.org | (503) 227-3186 | Portland
Monitors ICE conditions, civil rights, and immigration enforcement in Oregon. Involved in challenging excessive force by federal agents at the Portland ICE facility. Contact for civil rights violations and referrals.
Causa Oregon
causaoregon.org | (503) 362-8464 | Salem - Statewide immigrant rights advocacy and direct services. Strong rural Oregon presence. Provides Know Your Rights training, community support, and referrals.
Oregon Law Center
oregonlawcenter.org | (503) 473-8310 | Statewide - Provides free civil legal services to low-income Oregonians, including immigrants, in rural areas across the state. Has partnered with Innovation Law Lab on NORCOR and Sheridan cases.
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
oregonlawhelp.org | (503) 224-4086 | Portland and statewide - Legal aid for low-income Oregonians.
EOIR Pro Bono List
Oregon detainees held at NWIPC in Tacoma have access to a pro bono legal service list posted at the facility. Ask your family member to request the list. Innovation Law Lab also provides legal orientations at NWIPC.
Step 4: Bond - Primarily Through Tacoma ICE
Bond for Oregon detainees is typically administered through the Northwest ICE Processing Center (Tacoma) and the ICE Seattle Field Office. Oregon falls under the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has historically been protective of immigration detainee rights.
Bond posting for Oregon detainees
Most Oregon detainees are held at NWIPC in Tacoma. Bond is posted at:
ICE ERO Seattle (Tukwila): 12500 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98168 | Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
ICE Portland ERO: Contact (503) 326-3122 for bond posting location in Portland.
Payment: Money order, cashier's check, or certified check payable to 'Department of Homeland Security.'
A licensed immigration bond agent can post bond electronically for a fee.
Bond Funds
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP)
nwirp.org | (206) 587-4009 | Seattle - Pacific Northwest immigration legal services and bond assistance referrals.
National Immigrant Bond Fund
immigrantbondfund.org - National fund; requires family contribution.
Oregon mutual aid
Contact Innovation Law Lab ((503) 241-0035) and Causa Oregon ((503) 362-8464) for current Oregon-specific bond assistance.
Step 5: Communication - Primarily in Tacoma
Since Oregon has no long-term detention, most communication is with NWIPC in Tacoma.
Northwest ICE Processing Center - Tacoma, WA
1623 E. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421 | (253) 779-6000
Visiting: Generally permitted on weekends. Call (253) 779-6000 for current schedule.
Mail: [Detainee Name + A-Number], Northwest ICE Processing Center, 1623 E. J Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: Contact facility for the phone service provider and account setup.
Portland ICE Field Office / Hold Room
4310 S. Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 | (503) 326-3122
12-hour maximum legal hold. If a family member is here, they will be transferred very soon. Track location via the ICE Detainee Locator and contact Innovation Law Lab immediately.
Step 6: Oregon Context and Your Rights
Oregon sanctuary law - what it means:
Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265, 2021) prohibits state and local governments from entering any agreement - formal or informal - with DHS for immigration detention. This law ended the NORCOR contract in August 2020 (after community organizing and legal battles that began in 2018) and makes it illegal for any Oregon county jail to hold ICE detainees. The practical effect: any Oregonian arrested by ICE will be transferred out of Oregon within hours.
The Portland ICE facility situation - protests and violations:
The Portland ICE facility at 4310 S. Macadam became a major flashpoint in 2025 and 2026. Federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls against protesters on multiple occasions - including in January 2026 when thousands attended a 'Labor Against ICE' march. The city documented 25 violations of the 12-hour detention limit. A charter school near the facility relocated in August 2025 over safety concerns. Portland City Council passed an ordinance levying fines against detention facilities that use chemical munitions as 'nuisance.' The building owner, Stuart Lindquist, has been targeted with city enforcement actions. Lindquist's lawyers accuse the city of 'unlawful selective enforcement.'
The Newport proposed facility - fight is ongoing:
ICE's attempt to open a facility at Newport Municipal Airport (a former Coast Guard site) has been met with near-universal opposition in Oregon. The proposed 200-bed temporary facility would use soft-sided tents on an airport site. Multiple lawsuits are active. Contractors who toured the site concluded it cannot meet ICE's own minimum care standards. The state of Oregon, Lincoln County, Newport, and the entire Oregon congressional delegation are opposed. Verify current status before assuming any Newport facility is operational.
Transfers out of Oregon happen fast - act immediately:
Oregon law limits detention to 12 hours. This means transfers to Tacoma (or other states) happen very quickly - often before attorneys or families are notified. Innovation Law Lab has documented ICE transferring people out of Oregon before attorneys can reach them, which they are challenging in court as unlawful. If someone is arrested, contact Innovation Law Lab at (503) 241-0035 immediately - within hours, not days.
Less than 10% had violent convictions:
Congressional review of Oregon ICE arrests from January through October 2025 found fewer than 10% had been convicted of a violent crime. US citizens have also been detained by ICE in Oregon.
Do not sign anything without an attorney:
Contact Innovation Law Lab at (503) 241-0035 or Immigrant Law Center of Oregon at (503) 228-3840 before signing any Voluntary Departure document. Oregon has strong legal resources - use them.
Key rights every detainee has:
The right to speak with an attorney. Contact Innovation Law Lab immediately: (503) 241-0035.
The right to a bond hearing. Oregon is in the Ninth Circuit, which has been protective of detainee rights.
The right to communicate with your home country's consulate (free calls required).
The right to be free from physical and verbal abuse.
The right to medical care.
The right to not be held beyond 12 hours in Oregon hold rooms - if you believe this has been violated, contact Innovation Law Lab and ACLU Oregon immediately.
To report conditions or file a complaint:
Innovation Law Lab: innovationlawlab.org | (503) 241-0035
ACLU of Oregon: aclu-or.org | (503) 227-3186
DHS Inspector General: oig.dhs.gov | 1-800-323-8603
ICE Seattle: Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Quick Reference - Oregon ICE Detainee Resources
Find a detainee (search WA if OR shows nothing):
ICE Detainee Locator: locator.ice.gov
ICE Detention Reporting Line: 1-888-351-4024
EOIR Case Status: 1-800-898-7180
ICE Seattle (covers Oregon): Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Portland ICE office: (503) 326-3122
Innovation Law Lab: (503) 241-0035
Oregon hold rooms (12-hour limit - expect fast transfer to Tacoma):
Portland (South Macadam): 4310 S. Macadam Ave | (503) 326-3122
Eugene: Contact ICE Seattle | Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Medford: Contact ICE Seattle | Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Primary out-of-state destination:
Northwest ICE Processing Center (Tacoma, WA): 1623 E. J Street | (253) 779-6000
Legal help:
Innovation Law Lab: innovationlawlab.org | (503) 241-0035 (call immediately on arrest)
Immigrant Law Center of Oregon: oregonimmigrationlaw.org | (503) 228-3840
ACLU of Oregon: aclu-or.org | (503) 227-3186
Causa Oregon: causaoregon.org | (503) 362-8464
Post bond:
ICE ERO Seattle (Tukwila): 12500 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila WA 98168 | Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov
Portland ERO: (503) 326-3122 for local bond location
VOLATILE: Newport Airport proposed facility - blocked by lawsuits as of June 2026. Verify status before assuming operational.
Sources and verification: Oregon Capital Chronicle, 'Anticipating Early 2026 Opening, Oregon Seeks to Block Potential Newport ICE Facility,' December 22/24, 2025 (no long-term immigration detention facilities Oregon; state law prohibits local jails contracting with federal government for immigration detention; Portland and other processing facilities up to 12 hours then transfer to Tacoma; ICE informed contractors most detainees Newport less than 72 hours to avoid federal rules; state updated lawsuit ICE acknowledged stays may exceed 72-hour threshold violating own standards; Oregon AG Dan Rayfield amended complaint US District Judge Ann Aiken; Newport city lawyers filed federal lawsuit environmental regulations; USCG deed 1992 aviation purpose; state rep David Gomberg D-Otis Newport praised state; state sought injunction); NOTUS, 'ICE Wants to Build an Oregon Detention Facility,' December 10, 2025 (Newport 200-person Coast Guard facility; October 31 site visit transcript; unnamed contractor 'not enough square footage to meet in full'; government indicated would consider waiving National Detention Standards requirements; soft-sided tents acceptable temporary structures; stays may extend up to 10 days; detainees held less than 72 hours to avoid heightened standards of care; contractor 'no way they can meet own standards of care given space'; Sen Wyden 'Airport Alcatraz' 'what part of no'); OPB, 'Portland Says ICE Violated Agreement with City 25 Times,' September 17-18, 2025 (Portland city permitting bureau investigation; 25 violations 12-hour limit October 1 2024 through July 27 2025; latest May 20; formal notice to ICE September 2025; no long-term immigration detention facilities Oregon; state law prohibits local jails contracting federal government; 4310 S Macadam Avenue; administrative field office check-ins and processing center; 2011 land use agreement conditions no overnight no longer than 12 hours; city issued formal notice); OPB, 'How Portland Is Using City Policies to Try to Punish an ICE Facility,' February 2-3, 2026 (ICE South Macadam Avenue former bank 2011; Lindquist landlord 2033 lease; December 2025 City Council Detention Facility Impact Fee nuisance fines chemical munitions; Angelita Morillo Mitch Green; landlord challenged through attorneys Thomas Rask Wendie Kellington unconstitutional selective enforcement political retaliation; October 14 letter; charter school relocated August 2025; tear gas pepper balls); Portland.gov ICE facility page (ICE South Waterfront since 2011; processing center detain interview determine legal status; also offices for immigrants meeting with ICE; December 2025 Detention Facility Impact Fee; February 2026 city administrator first steps enforce; protests 2025 National Guard threat; City publicly opposed excessive force); Innovation Law Lab page (innovationlawlab.org; (503) 241-0035; three field offices hold rooms Oregon Macadam Eugene Medford none longer than 12 hours; challenging DHS unlawful policy arresting without warrant denying access counsel before swiftly transferred out-of-state far from attorneys communities; 2018 Sheridan asylum seekers 121 Innovation Law Lab legal presence ruling federal judge allowing pro bono; last asylum seekers released; 2020 NORCOR terminated ICE contract after years community organizing legal battles; 2021 Sanctuary Promise Act HB 3265 explicit provision prohibiting state local agreements with DHS for immigration detention; keep ICE overnight detention out of Oregon); Congresswoman Bonamici press release (December 16 2025; Oregon delegation letter no new ICE facilities; less than 10% arrested convicted violent crime January through October 2025; ICE arrested US citizens record numbers 170 detentions first nine months 2025; job postings Portland Newport areas planning underway no formal notice; current detention sites Oregon insufficient space lawyers physically meet clients; Wyden Hoyle observed overwhelming resistance Newport residents town halls); cfiaus.com David L. Moss / Oregon (ICE Portland 4310 S Macadam Portland OR 97201; (503) 326-3122; ICE Seattle field office 12500 Tukwila International Blvd Tukwila WA 98168; Seattle.ERO@ice.dhs.gov; Northwest ICE Processing Center 1623 E J Street Tacoma WA 98421 (253) 779-6000). Volatile items: Verify Newport ICE facility current status (blocked by multiple lawsuits as of December 2025; Oregon state / Lincoln County / Newport city / federal court; verify whether injunction has been granted, denied, or facility has opened/been blocked as of June 2026); verify Portland ICE facility current operating status (25 violations documented September 2025; Portland enforcement actions underway; verify whether facility remains operational and current 12-hour limit compliance status); verify whether any Oregon county has attempted to enter ICE detention agreement in violation of Sanctuary Promise Act (HB 3265 2021 prohibition; verify no new agreements); verify Northwest ICE Processing Center Tacoma current visiting hours and procedures ((253) 779-6000; verify current). Last verified: June 2026.