Immigration

Eugene’s Police Chief says his department does not work with immigration enforcement, and his officers, even when wearing plain clothes, will identify themselves when asked.

Juanita Avila is a Permanent Resident, and was carrying a card in her pocket that proved it. She said that didn't stop ICE agents from forcing her into the back seat of their car.

Paulino Martin San Pedro’s family spoke about his deportation and increased ICE enforcement around Washington County.

It’s just one recent sign that interest over an immigrant detention facility on the coast hasn’t faded.

In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found President Trump “did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard.”

Lane County has committed $200,000 in emergency reserves to food assistance and help for families impacted by immigration enforcement.

It comes as grassroots groups reported increased immigration enforcement activities in Lane County on Wednesday.

A pair of congressional investigative committees will look into the October arrest of a Milwaukie resident by immigration officials as part of a wide-ranging investigation of immigration arrests of more than 170 U.S. citizens.

Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez’s release came suddenly Wednesday morning without a court order.

Visas for highly skilled workers are often associated with tech companies, but athletic apparel giant Nike has been Oregon’s top applicant for H-1B workers in recent years.

Attorneys for Rigoberto Hernandez Hernandez argue his rights to due process were violated when immigration enforcement officials arrested him last month.

Marion County sued the state and the federal government last month, seeking clarity over Oregon’s sanctuary law.