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A majority of city councilors last night rebuked federal immigration enforcement efforts in Salem, voting to declare an emergency due to the state of fear and impacts on the daily lives of the city’s immigrant communities.

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The 6-3 vote on the declaration came after almost two hours of public testimony. Councilor Vanessa Nordyke originally suggested the declaration and joined Council President Linda Nishioka and Councilors Paul Tigan, Irvin Brown, Mai Vang and Micki Varney in supporting it. Mayor Julie Hoy and Councilors Shane Matthews and Deanna Gwyn voted no.

Unlike other Oregon cities that have adopted similar declarations, Salem didn’t set aside any money for people or businesses impacted by immigration arrests and deportations, though several councilors expressed an interest in doing so at a later date.

Read more from the meeting below. Later today, we’ll bring you a roundup of some of the testimony councilors heard before voting.

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

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City council moves toward declaring state of emergency over increased ICE arrests

More than 200 people packed into Monday’s city council meeting, with many offering emotional testimony about the impact of immigration arrests on their families, friends and peers. Salem city councilors…

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Teachers report better focus, engagement with stricter high school phone bans

High school students and some parents in the Salem area generally haven’t been thrilled about strict cell phone bans in school. But a few months into the year, teachers say…

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Salem’s new city manager plays a unifying role during tumultuous times

As a child, Krishna Namburi’s father urged her to go into civil service, even nicknaming her “the city manager.” After 25 years working for Salem in technology and leadership roles,…

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Oregon co-leads suit against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers

States argue the USDA misinterpreted changes to SNAP eligibility, blocking refugees and asylees from getting benefits even after obtaining residency.

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City council moves toward declaring state of emergency over increased ICE arrests

Teachers report better focus, engagement with stricter high school phone bans

Salem’s new city manager plays a unifying role during tumultuous times

Oregon co-leads suit against USDA over cuts to food assistance for refugees, asylum seekers

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