There’s a lot of technical language in immigration law and sanctuary law. What do all those terms mean?
Posted in on August 30, 2024
The ODOJ Civil Rights Unit has created a glossary of terms» that you can reference.
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Oregon sanctuary laws are directed at “public bodies” and “law enforcement agencies.” How are those terms defined?
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“Public body” is defined in ORS 174.109» as state, local and special government bodies. This means Oregon state, county, city, and special government agencies are all public bodies, and their employees, contractors, and even volunteers must abide by these laws.... View Article
Oregon is a Sanctuary State. What exactly does that mean?
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Oregon’s sanctuary status means that state and local government, including police, cannot help enforce federal immigration laws without an order signed by a judge. In Oregon, our laws state that everyone can live, work, play, go to school, report a... View Article
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