ICE Detentions at Warrenton Home Depot Raise Worker Concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents carried out an enforcement action at the Home Depot in Warrenton, Oregon, on the morning of December 3, 2025. The action occurred at about 8:25 a.m., when agents detained an undetermined number of people in and near the store parking lot, and community advocates reported that at least one person was taken into custody.

Local leaders and immigrant rights groups in Clatsop County characterized the incident as part of an intensifying pattern of enforcement in the area. Community organizations mobilized in the hours after the detentions, monitoring the situation and arranging assistance for those affected. Advocates said they were coordinating with local officials to track needs and provide legal and social support to individuals and families potentially impacted by the enforcement action.

The incident has immediate implications for workers at the store and in the surrounding community. An enforcement action at a workplace site can create fear and uncertainty among employees, disrupt staffing and operations, and strain relationships between managers and staff. For employees who are immigrants or who live in mixed status households, the presence of immigration enforcement near the workplace can lead to missed shifts, reduced productivity, and heightened stress that affects safety and customer service.

Human resources teams and store managers may face pressure to communicate clearly about workplace safety and employee rights while balancing confidentiality for any affected individuals. The lack of public details about the number of people detained complicates efforts to assess the full operational impact. Community advocates are urging workers and families to seek legal assistance and to connect with local support organizations that are providing monitoring and aid.

The enforcement action adds to broader concerns in the county about immigration enforcement activity. Local groups say they will continue to track developments and support impacted community members as details emerge. For employees, the episode underscores the importance of clear workplace policies, access to legal resources, and coordination between employers and community services when enforcement actions occur near job sites.