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Local Democrats ask county for plan to protect residents amid talk of federal deportation actions; speakers cite Oregon law

2599216 · January 9, 2025
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Speakers at public comment urged Clackamas County to adopt a countywide response plan to protect residents' legal rights if federal deportation actions increase; they cited the Oregon sanctuary promise codified in ORS and urged clarification on expectations for schools and local agencies.

Residents and local party leaders urged the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 9 to adopt a countywide response plan to protect residents’ legal rights in the event of a large-scale federal deportation effort.

Christine Kennedy, chair of the Clackamas County Democratic Party Justice Committee, told the board the committee approved a call to action asking jurisdictions and elected officials across the county to “formally communicate a county wide…

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