Immigration and Customs Enforcement

The owner of the Alsi Resort Hotel in Bayshore has agreed not to sign a contract to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents after an hour-long negotiation Thursday with the Waldport city manager.

More than 100 people packed a Waldport City Council meeting Wednesday night to express opposition to even the possibility of an ICE detention facility in the city.

Oregon’s largest educators union says it’s taking action following an uptick in ICE detainments near local schools.

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.

A federal judge ordered the U.S. Coast Guard to return Newport’s rescue helicopter, citing safety risks as lawsuits challenge its sudden removal during crabbing season.

On Sunday, hundreds of Newport residents told Oregon Senator Ron Wyden they want a Coast Guard helicopter returned, and an ICE detention center halted.

Commissioners say they will take part in efforts to return the rescue helicopter to a Coast Guard facility at Newport Municipal Airport

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detained at least 15 people in Lane County on Wednesday, according to local advocates.

The University of Oregon’s senate held a discussion Wednesday on the potential for immigration enforcement on campus.

Sen. Ron Wyden said efforts are needed to help food banks recover after delay in SNAP benefit releases, and said he and other Oregon lawmakers will fight an ICE detention center in Newport.