Oregon’s Sheriffs “agree that there is a good deal of legal uncertainty” that needs to be resolved by a court decision “that provides the type of clarity that will help all local governments in Oregon ensure they are properly following federal, state, and local laws.”

Today, Marion County filed a lawsuit seeking clarification on whether the County is allowed under the state’s sanctuary law to turn over parole-related records of four alleged undocumented immigrants in response to subpoenas from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Marion County took another significant step forward yesterday in addressing community behavioral health and public safety needs with the official ribbon cutting for a new Secure Residential Treatment Facility (SRTF) at 325 Lancaster Drive in Salem.