Residents urge Washington County to declare emergency and codify sanctuary amid reported ICE activity
Dozens of residents told the Washington County Board of Commissioners that masked agents in unmarked vehicles have been detaining local people, and urged the board to declare a state of emergency, codify sanctuary protections and release emergency funds for affected families. Commissioners heard testimony but took no formal action on the requests.
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Dozens of residents and community leaders told the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 28 that recent immigration enforcement activity in and around Beaverton and other county communities has created widespread fear and “a public safety emergency.” Speakers urged the board to declare a state of emergency, codify county-level sanctuary protections and make emergency funds available to families who have lost primary earners.
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