ICE's Dark Arts: Facial Recognition and the Dehumanization of Migrants The release of body camera footage from a 2025 Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Oregon has exposed disturbing realities about America's immigration enforcement regime.
The video, obtained through an ongoing class action lawsuit, shows ICE agents using facial recognition software to identify migrant workers, smashing their windows, and breaking their phones – all without warrants.
The incident occurred at a residential apartment complex in Woodburn, a city south of Portland that is home to many agricultural workers.