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Multnomah County extends emergency declaration tied to federal immigration enforcement through April 11
Summary
The board voted Jan. 13 to extend a county emergency declaration for 90 days in response to federal immigration enforcement impacts, citing recent local ICE arrests and the need for operational flexibility to support affected families and communities.
Chair Veil Peterson asked the board to extend a 30-day emergency declaration she issued Dec. 12 in response to federal immigration enforcement impacts; the board unanimously approved a 90-day extension through April 11, 2026.
Peterson described outreach from neighbors in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood who sought help locating two community members, Mario Cruz and Magdalena, who were taken into ICE custody the day after…
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