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Oregon's sanctuary cities unite to celebrate immigrants and refugees. City of Portland's Immigrant and Refugee program to host a public safety fair, an educational session on rights, a voter registration drive and a women's empowerment summit. City also launches a poster campaign.
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Portland leaders denounce the "silent surge" of immigration enforcement spreading fear among our neighbors. While federal immigration is beyond the City’s authority, our commitment to our immigrant communities is not. We will uphold our sanctuary values using every lawful tool.
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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 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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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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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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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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An extraordinary gathering of Oregon mayors joined together to urge President Trump not to deploy troops to Portland.
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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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