Oregon has been a sanctuary state for nearly 40 years, and Eugene continues to uphold the values behind that law: fairness, inclusion, and community trust.
The Eugene Police Department (EPD) does not participate in federal immigration enforcement and is legally prohibited from doing so under both state law and local ordinance. We are here to serve every resident and visitor, including our immigrant community.
Eugene is committed to being a welcoming, safe, and inclusive city for everyone (Resolution 5174). The city has strong protections in place to ensure that community members can report crimes or concerns to police without fear of involvement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and equal access to justice, and that starts with feeling safe to seek help.
Eugene has taken additional steps to reinforce these protections. On March 13, 2017, the City Council unanimously adopted the Protection for Individuals Ordinance (Ordinance 20579). This ordinance prohibits the use of city resources, including funding, equipment, or personnel such as Eugene Police officers, for the purpose of detecting or apprehending individuals solely based on immigration status. Our City Council also adopted Resolution 5073, establishing a Statement of Principles for Immigrant Integration…