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Latest steps on the Protect Portland Initiative. The Mayor hired an immigrant affairs lead. Staff updated the website with information on how to report misconduct by federal agents. Staff expect to start training City employees on Sanctuary City policies in the Spring. And more.
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Alvarado brings extensive experience from the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition and two congressional offices. Her new role, based in the mayor’s office, is designed to strengthen City’s support of immigrant communities, build partnerships, and drive inclusive initiatives.
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A first-of-its-kind partnership between the City’s Immigrant & Refugee Program and Portland Community College Legal Resource Center will provide free legal aid for these communities
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The New Portlander Policy Commission mourns the senseless March 16, 2021 killings motivated by hate, and we wish to express our deep condolences to the families of the victims of this violence.
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On March 9, the federal government dropped the Trump Administration lawsuits defending the 2019 changes to the long-standing “public charge” test.
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Civic Life conveys our sympathy for the lives lost on March 16 as a gunman shot eight people in the metropolitan area of Atlanta and we express our solidarity with everyone speaking out against the violence and racism inflicted against Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
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City of Portland Awarded Research to Support Immigrant-inclusive COVID19 Relief Measures.
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