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Fair Board discusses ICE presence and policing policy ahead of 2025 fair; county counsel to advise
Summary
The board is seeking legal guidance on whether and how federal immigration agents may operate on the fairgrounds; staff said county counsel is reviewing relevant ORS and staff may convene a quick meeting to adopt a last‑minute policy before the fair if necessary.
Washington County Fair Board members discussed public concern over possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at the county fair and asked county counsel to clarify what policing actions are permitted on the fairgrounds.
Staff told the board that safety and security partners (the sheriff’s department, Hillsboro Police Department and private security) are meeting to prepare for the fair, but questions…
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