PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Outrage is growing as more Oregon families say their loved ones are being taken by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents without cause.

Oregon leaders are calling the detentions "unlawful" and "cruel,” arguing that federal agencies are operating outside the law.

On Tuesday, KOIN 6 News spoke with the family of Victor Cruz, a man state representatives say was legally able to work in the U.S., had no criminal record, and was detained by ICE due to a case of mistaken identity.

Now, lawmakers are demanding answers along with the release of more residents as the number of disappearing people continues to grow and fear permeates their communities.

Overnight, Sen. Jeff Merkley spoke on the Senate floor, speaking out against the current admin

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