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Hillsboro and school district reaffirm sanctuary‑city guidance, roll out resources and outreach
Summary
City and Hillsboro SD 1J officials described joint outreach, education materials and community partnerships intended to reassure immigrant families after federal enforcement concerns; district adopted a one‑page guidance and the council reaffirmed sanctuary status.
City and district officials described coordinated steps to reassure immigrant families after renewed national attention on immigration enforcement, including a one‑page guidance document anchored to federal and state law, community outreach and informational materials distributed in multiple languages.
Why it matters: school attendance and student well‑being were cited as primary concerns; district staff said fear earlier had led some families to keep children home and that clear, consistent information reduces that risk.
Beth Grazer, communications officer for Hillsboro SD 1J, said the district prepared a short reference for staff, students and families that "anchored to things that were codified in federal law, in Supreme Court precedent, in our own state law," and that the board approved a resolution at its January meeting. Simone Brooks, assistant city manager, said the City Council had reaffirmed its stance as a sanctuary city during the mayor's State of the City address and that city staff met with community groups, the Latino Policy Council, ACLU representatives and business groups to explain what sanctuary city status does—and does not—mean.
City efforts included a trifold brochure showing police uniforms and vehicles so residents recognize City of Hillsboro officers, and plans for a webinar in May or June to provide legal navigation information and warn residents about scammers posing as immigration attorneys. District staff said they distributed resources on the district website in multiple languages, including "ILRC red cards" (know‑your‑rights cards) and a packet to help families plan for emergencies now or in the event of detention.
Ending: officials urged consistent messaging and continuing partnership—city public safety, school registrars and family outreach liaisons have received training, and both the city and district said they will continue outreach through community organizations working with immigrant and refugee families.
