Category Immigration
UPDATE: Federal agents arrest 2 at downtown Salem courthouse
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Thursday, March 26, assisted federal agents in arresting a man who had a warrant signed by a federal judge, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. Witnesses described the arrests as immigration-related, which the sheriff’s office would not confirm.
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PHOTOS: Vigil honors people who died in ICE custody
Farmworker union PCUN and Indivisible Oregon organized a gathering at the Oregon State Capitol Monday, March 16, to remember people who have died in immigration detention facilities or been killed by federal agents.
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Hoy not offered chance to sign immigration letter, Kotek records confirm
Records obtained by Salem Reporter show a staffer for Gov. Tina Kotek reached out to Mayor Julie Hoy three days after releasing an open letter calling for a pause on federal immigration enforcement. Mayors from several cities had signed, raising questions in the community why Salem was absent.
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Organizations plan to ensure some city social services funds help families impacted by ICE
The city of Salem split up its new one-time $200,000 social services fund between four local nonprofits and organizations in an effort to maximize the impact on vulnerable community members.
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Oregon Senate moves to penalize landlords divulging citizenship status, private information
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle moved to strengthen existing protections for immigrants without permanent legal status that the Oregon Legislature enacted last year.
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Salem-Keizer students lead walkout, rally over immigrant rights at Oregon Capitol
Local students called on legislators, district officials to enhance protections for immigrant students and families.
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Oregon Senate passes bill to regulate ICE in hospitals
A bill passed by the Oregon Senate would require hospitals to designate which areas are closed to the public and prohibit hospitals from disclosing a person’s immigration status unless required by a court order or to ensure continued care.
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Oregon lawmakers want to build on immigration protections. Here’s where those bills stand
At least 13 immigrant protection bills have been introduced in Oregon Legislature this session.
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ICE demands information on 19 people from Marion County, court filing shows
Federal immigration authorities are seeking information from Marion County about 19 people, most of whom have prior criminal convictions. County officials are again asking for guidance on how to proceed when Oregon law prohibits them from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
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