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The Protect Portland Initiative protects free speech, denounces federal efforts to deploy troops without local consent, and reaffirms our status as a sanctuary city. Council approved this resolution unanimously after President Trump ordered troops to put down protests in Portland.
Overview
The City of Portland is committed to upholding the dignity and respect of all people.
To safeguard residents against unconstitutional militarization and immigration enforcement by the federal government, the Portland City Council unanimously voted in October 2025 to adopt the Protect Portland Resolution and pass the Sanctuary City Ordinance. Together, these votes:
- Reaffirm our status as Sanctuary City.
- Denounce any attempts by the federal government to deploy troops to enforce immigration law or control crowds.
- Direct the City Attorney to keep fighting unconstitutional federal overreach in court.
- Prohibit Portland police or other city employees from participating in unlawful federal actions.
- Designate a liaison to coordinate efforts and keep watch on federal activity.
- Create an information hub.
- Reinforce the Portland Police Bureau's role as a locally controlled agency.
- Forbid the police or other city workers from suppressing protests or enforcing immigration law.
- Create community support systems and information-sharing networks in partnership with local organizations.
This page will be updated with progress reports, data and news.
Read the Protect Portland Resolution
Read the Sanctuary City Ordinance
Progress reports
- Protect Portland Initiative: January 2026 Progress Report
- Protect Portland Initiative: February 2026 Progress Report