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Hillsboro man detained 3 weeks by ICE over mistaken identity, released on bond

Oct 14, 2025 · Hillsboro, OR

Hillsboro man detained 3 weeks by ICE over mistaken identity, released on bond

Victor Cruz, a Hillsboro resident with legal work authorization and temporary protected status, was arrested by ICE on October 14 after agents pulled him over, claiming he was wanted on DUI and hit-and-run charges. ICE agents allegedly confused him with another man bearing the same name despite recognizing the photo mismatch. After ICE confirmed at the Portland facility that Cruz had no criminal record, he was transferred to a detention facility in Tacoma, Washington, where he remained for over three weeks. An immigration judge initially denied bail, but a federal district court judge released Cruz on bond on November 7. Democratic political leaders, including Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and his family and attorney protested the detention as unlawful.

Timeline

Nov 7, 2025Federal district court judge released Cruz on bond after immigration judge had denied bail
Oct 14, 2025Victor Cruz arrested by ICE agents during traffic stop; agents claimed he was wanted on DUI and hit-and-run charges and confused him with another person of the same name
Oct 14, 2025ICE confirmed at Portland facility that Cruz had no criminal record
Oct 14, 2025Cruz transferred to detention facility in Tacoma, Washington

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