The Real Story –
Hillsboro ICE Rules Spark Staff Fear: Internal Memo Revealed. Two days ago, the City of Hillsboro management quietly released a set of internal documents to its employees — guidance on how to handle the presence of ICE inside or around City buildings. To many workers, these documents landed like a cold wind through the halls of City Hall. Some employees contacted the Herald immediately, admitting they were shaken, frightened, and even “ashamed” of what they were suddenly being told they must or must not do.
These are not simply instructions about protocol. They fundamentally redefine how a public employee may behave when federal agents enter a City space, approach a resident, or detain someone in front of them.
After reviewing the documents and consulting with legal and historical experts, the Herald can summarize the core concern this way:…