Model Immigration Policies

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The Oregon Legislature has directed the Attorney General to “publish model policies intended to limit, to the fullest extent possible consistent with state and federal law, immigration enforcement at public schools, public health facilities, courthouses, public shelters and other public facilities operated by a public body.” ORS 180.810.

The Attorney General has published model policies related to:

  • Information collection and retention
    • For public bodies that administer benefits that depend on citizenship or immigration status.
    • For public bodies that do not administer benefits that depend on citizenship or immigration status.
  • Information disclosure
  • Contact with federal immigration enforcement authorities
  • Federal immigration enforcement authorities access to public facilities
    • For public facilities that may be accessed through a security screening checkpoint
    • For public facilities without security screening
  • Federal immigration authority access to student records
  • Federal immigration authority access to patient records

Public bodies are encouraged to implement policies based on the Attorney General’s model policies.

Similarly, any entity that contracts with a public body to provide services related to physical or mental health, education, or access to justice is encouraged to adopt such policies as well.

These model policies are not intended for use by law enforcement agencies, jails, prisons, and other settings with individuals in their custody. Those settings have additional requirements that are not reflected in these model policies, and should consult with their counsel in developing policies.

Attorney General’s Model Policies Regarding Immigration », updated February 2025

 

Disclaimer: The links and information provided on these pages are for information only, are not exhaustive, and do not constitute legal advice. Not all content reflects the views of the Oregon Department of Justice.  To create agency policy or to obtain advice regarding a specific communication or request from a federal immigration authority, consult your agency counsel. For information about your rights and legal options, consult an attorney».