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Heated public comments as Marion County defends lawsuit seeking clarity on sanctuary law and subpoenas
Summary
Dozens of residents spoke Sept. 3 during Marion County’s public-comment period about the county’s lawsuit seeking court guidance on conflicts between federal administrative subpoenas and Oregon’s sanctuary law.
A large public-comment turnout on Sept. 3 focused on Marion County’s recent lawsuit seeking a court determination about conflicts between federal administrative subpoenas and the Oregon Sanctuary Promise Act. Speakers included longtime residents, program leaders and people with lived experience; many urged the county to drop the suit, while others urged the board to defend local policies and the constitution.
Several speakers explicitly opposed the county’s litigation. Kathleen Treppa, identified herself as a retired local-government professional and the daughter of an immigrant, and said she "vehemently oppose[s] any undermining or erosion of Oregon's, state sanctuary laws." Margot Rudd and others said sanctuary protections reduce racial profiling and improve community safety.
Others framed the lawsuit as political or risky. Becky Beeman told commissioners the county should not use local funds to take on what she…
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