Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

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Protect Portland Initiative: February 2026 Progress Report

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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Mayor Keith Wilson appoints Brenda Alvarado as the City of Portland’s first immigrant affairs lead

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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Letters on a glass door that read "(room) 340 Mayor and City Administrator Offices."

Mayors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Department of Homeland Security Funding Negotiations

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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Mayor Wilson and Mayor Mike Johnston seated next to each other at a conference.

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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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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Mayor Wilson and Governor Kotek hold signs at rally saying "Oregon is home."

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 and Governor Kotek at press conference in Portland waterfront.

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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Mayor Keith Wilson at podium with other Oregon mayors.

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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Mayor Keith Wilson and a dozen local leaders urge calm at a press conference.

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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View of downtown Portland skyline from Washington Park, with trees framing the foreground.

Mayor's statement on potential federal intervention

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View of downtown Portland skyline from Washington Park, with trees framing the foreground.

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