HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) – Hillsboro City Council voted unanimously on Monday to approve a plan in response to the increased federal immigration enforcement activity in the community.
City leaders held a special work session on Monday to continue discussions about the city’s response to ICE’s impact on the community after declaring a state of emergency on Nov. 18.
Some notable provisions included in the plan are:
- Advocating strongly for changes at the State and Federal level, including a Statewide emergency declaration
- Developing a grant program for small businesses impacted by ICE
- Working with the Hillsboro School District (HSD) to identify ways to support online learning and to support students experiencing housing instability
- Pausing Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) usage until the City can do a more thorough review
- Adding more information on Knowing Your Rights to the City webpage, including the section on Immigration Resources
The recently-approved plan comes as Hillsboro community members urged city councilors to take action against ICE activity in the area in early November…