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 is a sanctuary city under three layers of law: (1) Oregon's 1987 statewide sanctuary statute ORS 181A.820 (originally ORS 181.850), the first such law in the nation; (2) the 2021 Sanctuary Promise Act expanding statewide protections; and (3) Portland's own sanctuary code -- Council Resolution 37277 (2017) and Ordinance 192115 (2025) adding PCC Chapter 23.20, which codifies the city's commitment to non-cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
Portland Sanctuary Status (ORS 181A.820 + Portland Ord. 192115 / PCC Chapter 23.20)
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Portland city rules.
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