Now in Effect: Oregon Law Limits State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
SALEM, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2021) โ Today, an Oregon law banning state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs and taking the first step toward limiting federal militarization of local police went into effect. Rep....
Signed by the Governor: Oregon Further Limits State and Local Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement
SALEM, Ore. (July 19, 2021) – Today, the Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a bill into law that further limit states cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Oregon enacted the very first known immigration “sanctuary state” law in 1987. Current...
To the Governor: Oregon Bill Would Limit State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
SALEM, Ore. (June 24, 2021) – On Wednesday, the Oregon Senate gave final approval to a bill that would furtherย limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Oregon enacted the very first known anti-commandeering law in 1987. The immigration...