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Monmouth officials outline limits on local involvement in federal immigration enforcement
Summary
Chief Haines and the city attorney told council that, under Oregon law and local policy, Monmouth will not assist federal immigration authorities in enforcement actions; council discussed implications and staff outreach to partner institutions.
Monmouth City Council received a briefing from Police Chief Haines and the city attorney on recent federal executive actions concerning immigration enforcement and on how local agencies will respond.
Chief Haines told the council the city's actions are bound by Oregon law and local policy, and that "we will not be assisting ... with the immigration ... authorities" in most circumstances. He noted that Monmouth does not operate a jail and that many of the enforcement scenarios discussed at state association briefings would not apply locally. Haines said…
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