House Scrutinizes Oregon’s Sanctuary Policies

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 2m

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is probing Multnomah County’s DA over sanctuary policies, accusing the office of endangering the community by refusing to cooperate with immigration enforcement. The letter targets past practices that weighed immigration consequences in cases and restricted ICE data sharing without court orders. Oregon’s long-standing sanctuary laws, bolstered by recent state and county ordinances, block federal immigration data collection and detention contracts. Portland’s city ordinance adds another layer, banning city staff from aiding federal immigration enforcement…