ICE detainees transferred more often, flown farther across country
Mar 13, 2026 · Portland, OR

A visualization of ICE detention data shows that detainees in the Pacific Northwest are being transferred more frequently between facilities and flown thousands of miles across the country. Immigration attorneys and family members report that these transfers result in detainees missing court dates, losing contact with lawyers, and experiencing health impacts. ICE arrests in Portland and surrounding areas surged 600% in the last three months of 2025.
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