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Community urges board to adopt protections as superintendent outlines districtprotocols under Oregon sanctuary laws

Woodburn School District Board of Directors · January 29, 2025
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A public commenter urged the Woodburn School District board to formally bar cooperation with immigration enforcement and distribute informational "red cards". Superintendent Larios said the district has shared guidance, will follow Oregon sanctuary laws and will not provide student records without a judicial order.

Tony Som told the Woodburn School District board its immigrant families are living in fear and urged the board to go on record promising not to cooperate with immigration enforcement and to distribute informational "red cards" explaining individuals' rights if confronted by immigration agents. "It's time for this board to go on the record and stand shoulder to shoulder with this community," Som said during public comment.

Superintendent Larios responded by describing recent…

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