Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
A temporary administrative rule takes effect at 3 p.m. today. Fines begin at $5,000 for a first offense.
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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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The property owner has until March 16 to correct violations. However, the decision could be appealed to the City Hearings Office.
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The coalition of Mayors join Leaders Jeffries and Schumer in demanding immediate reform and an end to ICE’s unchecked and reckless operations in our cities.
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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agents from using certain types of force against protesters outside the ICE facility unless they pose "imminent threat of physical harm."
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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
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Local leaders urged residents to reject violence and demanded a halt to ICE operations after an incident where federal agents shot and wounded two people.
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Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents.
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The City is working to implement the Protect Portland Initiative by hiring a coordinator and gathering information about federal immigration enforcement in Portland. We are also developing tools and training for City employees about the Sanctuary City Ordinance.
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Fox 12 Oregon report shows bystanders struck as ICE agents deploy pepper balls during neighborhood arrest
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US District Judge Karin Immergut issues preliminary injunction blocking deployment of the National Guard to Portland until Nov. 7 while she considers her final ruling.
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A federal court rules that the Trump administration can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. Mayor Wilson vows legal action. Deployment will likely take a couple days and is still subject to legal challenges.
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Oregon Leaders remain united in the fight against unwanted, unneeded military intervention in Oregon
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