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Newport vs ICE: A Town’s Legal Stand | Portland News
Newport, Oregon, is locked in a legal showdown with the federal government over plans to build an ICE detention center near its Coast Guard station—plans that were quietly hinted at through job postings and land lease documents. The city, reliant on fishing and tourism, fears damage to infrastructure and community safety, having already spent over $300K in legal fees. Despite ICE’s claim they have no plans there, Newport’s lawyers are pushing for more time to fight back—and Portland’s mayor and councilor are stepping up, donating $20K to help cover costs, framing it as a statewide solidarity…
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