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Detentions Near Schools Spark Crisis | Portland News
Immigration detentions are surging again, especially near schools, with 84 hotline calls in June alone — echoing last fall’s crackdowns near North Portland schools. Advocates and Rep. Maxine Dexter are pushing for protections for families, especially kids, as enforcement disrupts education and safety. One principal recounted a parent detained blocks from school, with agents pepper-spraying bystanders, including children. Legal aid for detained kids is crumbling: contracts unpaid, Oregon’s key funding stream for immigrant counseling set to expire, risking cases of unaccompanied minors. Rep…
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