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Portland is a Sanctuary City

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Section 1-103 Legal Proceedings.

City Charter Section

 [Ch. 1903, sec. 5; rev. 1914, sec. 5; 1928 pub., sec. 5; 1942 recod., sec. 1-105; rev. May 18, 1962.]

  1. Suits, actions and proceedings whether civil or criminal may be brought in the name of the City of Portland for the recovery of any property, for enforcement of any rights of the City or the public for whom the City may act, arising in contract or otherwise, and for the enforcement of City laws, whether arising, accruing or enacted before or after the adoption of this amendment.

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