Multnomah County extends emergency declaration tied to federal immigration enforcement through April 11

Jan 9, 2026

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.

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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.

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