After a lawsuit alleging that Multnomah County and the sheriff’s department violated Oregon’s Sanctuary Law was filed on Wednesday, the County indicated on Thursday that Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared an emergency in response to ongoing impacts from federal immigration enforcement.
Lawsuit Claiming Multnomah County And Sheriff Violated Oregon Sanctuary Laws
On Wednesday, Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) and Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice (IMIrJ) filed a lawsuit claiming Multnomah County and the sheriff’s department violated Oregon’s Sanctuary Law by detaining people held for immigration purposes.
The plaintiffs requested that the court direct Multnomah County jail to modify its contract with the US Marshals Service, or, if the Marshals Service refuses, to terminate the contract.
The contract allows people to be held for immigration purposes even after they post bail, complete a sentence, or are ordered released by a judge in contravention of Oregon’s Sanctuary Laws…