Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Your Wednesday evening update on Salem news

Salem Reporter logo

Good evening, Salem.

About a month ago, Marion County officials filed a high profile lawsuit they said was intended to clarify Oregon’s sanctuary law.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

The county had multiple requests from federal immigration authorities for personal information about people on county parole. Oregon’s sanctuary law generally prohibits providing that information for immigration enforcement.

Among the county’s arguments: anyone could get the same information ICE was seeking by filing a public records request under Oregon’s open records law.

Salem Reporter decided to check.

Today, our newsroom got back documents that the county assembled for, but hasn’t provided to, ICE.

We aren’t publishing individual contact information, employers, or other identifying information not freely available in court records. But the documents give a clearer look at how the county got here – and some of the legal questions at play.

Reporter Madeleine Moore explains more below in her detailed look at the case.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest Salem news.

www.salemreporter.com

Marion County releases records at core of ICE lawsuit to Salem Reporter

Marion County officials released documents containing personal information about people on county parole in response to a public records request. The county has declined to release the same information to…

Read more
www.salemreporter.com

McNary grad brings free screening of sex ed comedy film to Salem Cinema

Kyle Kuhns, who was born and raised in Keizer and spent evenings in high school in the seats of Salem Cinema, executive produced the new comedy “DOIN’ IT.” The local…

Read more
www.salemreporter.com

UPDATE: Keizer wildland firefighter freed after contesting immigration detention

Firefighter Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez, 23, has been in federal immigration detention in Washington for over a month. He’s been waiting years for a visa application to be processed.

Read more
www.salemreporter.com

Federal appeals court backs dismissal of religious challenge to Oregon Covid testing rule

A former employee at a hospital in The Dalles lost her case alleging that nasal swabs testing for Covid violated her Chriatian faith.

Read more
www.salemreporter.com

Salem business owner accused of exposing himself to woman, shooting at her fleeing vehicle

Police arrested Jeffrey Holland, 53, the owner of a boat upholstery shop, early Wednesday on accusations of unlawful use of a weapon.

Read more

SEE LOCAL EVENTS: Our new events calendar lets you browse what’s happening in Salem – completely free. Want to submit an upcoming event? You can do that here.

TIP US TO NEWS: We welcome your tips about possible Salem stories – a community event, a local resident doing something extraordinary, a government action that needs investigating. Send your information, ideas or questions to our editor, Les Zaitz, at [email protected].

SHARE: Readers like you are our very best marketing. We spend very little on promotion, instead investing in covering the news you want. Help us build our readership by forwarding this email and sharing stories with family, friends and associates. Let people know they can sign up for our free newsletter.

SUBSCRIPTION ISSUE? Get clear answers from our Subscription Policies and Help page.

Copyright © 2025 Salem Reporter. All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is: 494 State St., #410 • Salem, Oregon 97301

You are receiving this email because you signed up through our website or participated in a promotion.

Create a free account, or log in.

Gain access to read this article, plus limited free content.

Yes! I would like to receive new content and updates.