Applaud the Judge for Defending Due Process in Oregon

A federal judge just delivered a crucial win for civil liberties — and it deserves loud applause.

U.S. District Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai blocked federal immigration agents from making warrantless arrests in Oregon, drawing a clear line against unlawful detentions and abuses of power. His ruling affirms a basic constitutional principle: the government cannot seize people first and look for justification later.

For months, immigration agents carried out sweeping operations in Oregon that targeted people going to work, buying groceries, or heading home — often without warrants, probable cause, or any individualized assessment. Judge Kasubhai’s decision stops that practice cold and makes clear that due process applies to everyone, regardless of immigration status.

This ruling is about more than immigration enforcement. It’s about protecting families from sudden separation, preventing racial profiling, and reaffirming that unchecked power has no place in a democracy. As the judge put it, “Those who have great power must exercise great restraint.”

Add your name to applaud Judge Mustafa Kasubhai for standing up for due process, defending constitutional rights, and reminding the government that no agency is above the law.