Immigration Policy in Portland, OR (2026)
1 verified immigration policy rules for Portland, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sanctuary Policy Preemption
Portland City Code bars city staff and resources from enforcing federal immigration law, codified in Chapter 23.20 after years as a policy-only sanctuary city.
Portland Sanctuary City Code
Significant RestrictionsPortland City Code § 23.20.030
Consistent with state and federal law, the City prohibits the use of City resources to enforce federal immigration law. 1. City facilities, property, moneys, equipment, technology or personnel may not be used for the purpose of investigating, detecting, apprehending, arresting, detaining or holding persons for the purpose of enforcing federal immigration laws.
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