An Oregon firefighter who has lived in the United States since childhood was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol while working to contain a massive wildfire in Washington. Lawyers say the man, an immigrant on track for legal status, was detained in violation of Homeland Security policy, even as crews risked their lives battling the Bear Gulch fire. Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Attorneys say the arrest violates Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies that bar immigration enforcement at emergency response sites.
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Lawyers Say Border Patrol Illegally Arrested Immigrant Firefighter While Battling Washington Wildfire
September 20, 2025
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