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Protesters press council over ICE conditional‑use permit; city says notice of violation to be issued and future land‑use process possible

5784675 · September 18, 2025
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Public commenters demanded revocation of an ICE conditional‑use permit; council presiding officer and staff said Portland Permitting and Development has investigated complaints, will issue a notice of violation and that any final land‑use decision would follow procedures that preclude ex parte council comment.

People who identified themselves as protesters at the start of Wednesday’s Portland City Council meeting demanded the council revoke a conditional‑use permit for a facility operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). City officials said staff had been investigating complaints and told the public a notice of violation would be issued the next day, but cautioned that a land‑use process may follow and that councilors must avoid ex parte communication while a matter is pending.

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