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Leaders urge calm and demand halt to ICE operations after federal agents shoot two in SE Portland

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 Shot and Injured by Federal Agents in Hazelwood Neighborhood

Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents.

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Protect Portland Initiative: January 2026 Progress Report

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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Mayor, District 2 City Councilors Condemn ICE’s Deployment of Chemical Munitions in North Portland Arrest

Fox 12 Oregon report shows bystanders struck as ICE agents deploy pepper balls during neighborhood arrest

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Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops — for now

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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Ninth Circuit Court says Trump can deploy National Guard, but hurdles remain

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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Governor Kotek, Attorney General Rayfield, Mayor Wilson Condemn Unnecessary, Unwanted Military Intervention

Oregon Leaders remain united in the fight against unwanted, unneeded military intervention in Oregon

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Mayor Wilson responds to unanimous City Council approval of Protect Portland Initiative

Mayor Wilson commended City Council’s unanimous approval of the Protect Portland Initiative, highlighting local leaders’ unity and commitment to Portland and its values.

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City Council Unanimously Passes Avalos, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, and Clark Resolution to Protect Portlanders

The Protect Portland Initiative is largely influenced by Chicago’s Protecting Chicago Initiative executive order and will help ensure the safety of Portlanders in the event that the Trump administration unlawfully deploys armed forces to overstep the City’s local authority.

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South Waterfront update: Roads reopen near ICE facility, new two-way street improves access

City workers will remove yellow caution tape that was posted near the federal ICE facility in South Waterfront and reopen roads that were closed. A block of South Bond Avenue will transition to two-way traffic to support local access to homes and businesses.

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Mayor Wilson to feds: Your actions are ‘deeply disturbing'

After meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson reaffirms Portland's commitment to free speech, says he will make decisions "in the best interest of Portland and our community."

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Mayor Wilson Responds Following Meeting with Secretary Noem: 'Portland continues to manage public safety professionally and responsibly'

Discussions centered on federal enforcement actions and their impact on Portland communities

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