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No chaos, no drama. Portland is hard at work.

Fall is in the air. Here at the City of Portland we are honored to serve this wonderful community. We are investing in Portland and delivering key services to Portlanders every hour of every day.

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Oregon Mayors Denounce Militarization

An extraordinary gathering of Oregon mayors joined together to urge President Trump not to deploy troops to Portland.

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Portland leads coalition of Oregon mayors denouncing attempts to deploy federal military forces in the state’s largest metro area

With a population of 650,000, Portland is the state’s largest city – and the latest flashpoint in the federal government’s efforts to militarize U.S. cities. More than a dozen cities have joined Portland Mayor Keith Wilson to sign a joint letter.

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A peaceful city protests Trump's order to mobilize federal troops

Portland residents rally against President Donald Trump's threat to deploy federal troops. Mayor Wilson and Gov. Kotek fight the order in court. "We need you now," Mayor Wilson says. "Peaceful protest. We are Portlanders and we are Portland strong."

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How Many Federal Troops Do We Need? Zero.

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson replies to President Trump's threat to deploy troops to our city. Portland is peaceful. We don't need troops. Federal deployment is unwanted, unneeded, and un-American.

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Portland leaders urge calm in face of federal buildup at ICE facility.

Amid escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump and reports of armored federal vehicles on the streets, local leaders united to urge Portland to stand strong and reject violence.

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City of Portland will issue land use violation notice for ICE facility, triggering process to determine next steps at the site

The City of Portland believes the federal government violated detention conditions of its land use approval 25 times in a 10-month period, according to federal records. Next steps could include fines or a land use hearing.

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PPB Releases Videos Addressing Community’s Immigration Concerns

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is releasing two short videos to remind Portlanders that PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement, and to provide clarity regarding how to distinguish Portland Police officers and vehicles from other city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

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Mayor's statement on potential federal intervention

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Portland Sees Decline in Violent Crime; Homicides Down 51% in First Half of 2025

New report from Major Cities Chiefs Association shows promising progress in reducing homicides and other major offenses.

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Mayor Wilson Issues Letter to Community Partners on Equity, Federal Compliance, and Funding Priorities

Mayor Wilson announces an executive order aligning Portland’s city policies with federal anti-discrimination laws to protect $349 million in grants, while reaffirming the city’s unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Portland executive order preserves federal funding, maintains commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Mayor Keith Wilson consulted community partners before issuing the executive order, which requires adjustments to some policies and programs. He called for strength, creativity and determination to achieve outcomes consistent with the city’s values.

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City Administrator Addresses Federal Compliance and Equity Funding Impacts

Portland is weighing the impact of federal mandates on its equity programs, as compliance becomes a condition for receiving vital grant funding that supports core city services.

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Portland leaders unite to reaffirm Sanctuary City status and urge peaceful protest

Leaders from across the community came together to reaffirm Portland’s commitment to sanctuary city status, immigrant communities, and peaceful protest.

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Judge halts Trump threat to withhold dollars from sanctuary cities

A court ruling stops “arbitrary and capricious” directives that jeopardize millions in critical federal grants to Portland and other cities.

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Portland joins sanctuary city lawsuit against Trump administration

The lawsuit, which was filed in California, alleges that recent executive orders and administrative actions illegally harm cities and states with sanctuary policies related to immigration enforcement.

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Calm amid federal chaos, City Administrator reaffirms core values in memo to City of Portland employees

“Belonging, support and safety are fundamental for us and the city we serve,” Jordan writes.

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