The Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning to more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” across the nation, signaling that the Trump administration believes these areas are hindering immigration enforcement efforts. This move is part of a broader strategy to intensify pressure on communities perceived as obstructing the president’s mass deportation agenda. Among those jurisdictions, nearly two dozen are located in Oregon.
On Thursday, the department released a list of these jurisdictions, indicating that each will receive formal notification regarding their noncompliance with federal regulations. The government will assess whether these areas are violating any federal criminal statutes. The list is now available on the department’s official website.
While no cities or counties in Central Oregon were included on the list, several nearby counties—such as Klamath, Lake, and Harney—were mentioned.
The list of counties identified includes:
– Clatsop County
– Columbia County
– Harney County
– Klamath County
– Lake County
– Lane County
– Lincoln County
– Linn County
– Marion County
– Multnomah County
– Tillamook County
– Umatilla County
– Union County
– Washington County
– Yamhill County
Cities that have been flagged are:
– Beaverton
– Eugene
– Hood River
– Portland
In response to their inclusion on the national list, some jurisdictions are expressing confusion, noting that they have actively supported the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Meanwhile, others are defending their local policies as necessary for community safety and welfare.
