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ICE agents cosplaying as utility workers is not law enforcement

This sort of trickery to enable the abduction of innocents is beyond the pale.

Jason Weisberger
Jan 20, 2026
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ICE agents are dressing up as utility workers in Multnomah County, Oregon, in order to trick people out of their homes. Local lawmakers are urging residents to be aware and use caution.

Additionally, Oregon public utilities are issuing warnings and informing locals how to check their workers’ bona fides. The problem is …

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