# ORS § 181a.820: 181A.820 Enforcement of federal immigration laws

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.820

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 181a.820
- **Heading:** 181A.820 Enforcement of federal immigration laws
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 18 / Chapter 181a / Section 181a.820

## Text

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Federal immigration authority” has the meaning given that term in ORS 180.805 (Prohibited involvement of public bodies in federal immigration law enforcement) .

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

(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]

Source: Section 181A.820 — Enforcement of federal immigration laws; civil action for violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors181A.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

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- [ORS § 181a.015 181A.015 Department of State Police established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.015.md)
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- [ORS § 181a.025 181A.025 Petty cash account](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.025.md)
- [ORS § 181a.030 181A.030 Superintendent of State Police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.030.md)
- [ORS § 181a.035 181A.035 Appointment of Deputy Superintendent of State Police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.035.md)
- [ORS § 181a.040 181A.040 Powers and duties of deputy superintendent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.040.md)
- [ORS § 181a.045 181A.045 Oath of superintendent and deputy superintendent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.045.md)
- [ORS § 181a.050 181A.050 Oregon State Police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.050.md)
- [ORS § 181a.055 181A.055 Qualifications for appointment and reappointment of state police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.055.md)
- [ORS § 181a.060 181A.060 Appointment of employees of department as special state police officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.060.md)
- [ORS § 181a.065 181A.065 Oath of members of state police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.065.md)
- [ORS § 181a.070 181A.070 Salaries of state police](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.070.md)
- [ORS § 181a.075 181A.075 Instruction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T18_C181a_S181a.075.md)

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