Multnomah County leaders consider resolution to solidify sanctuary status after state of emergency issued

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Discussions with neighbors and Multnomah County leaders took place Monday night as the county doubled down on its sanctuary city status late last week.

Multnomah County declared a state of emergency on Friday due to the uptick in immigration enforcement, which they say has sparked mass fear in the area.

Locals brought their concerns before county chair Jessica Vega Pederson and commissioner Shannon Singleton during the virtual town hall…

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