The union is the latest to join a group of supporters that includes the police union and prominent business owners.

Months ago, a federal contractor’s job posting suggested a new ICE facility could be in the works. There is no evidence such a project has advanced.

“It was so fun going to the pool with just nobody being there, just kids,” Seamus says. “But now it’s weird with all the adults there.”

Gov. Tina Kotek directed Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services on May 29 to stop issuing undercover license plates to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

In about seven months, restaurants and retailers won’t be allowed to sell force-fed foie gras in the city.

The Portland City Council on Wednesday passed an ordinance to give two Black-led nonprofits a total of $2.5 million toward their efforts to build affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.

The policy seeks to compel Portland police officers to investigate incidents in which masked civilians might be pretending to be federal agents.

Given that all six members of the council’s progressive caucus are likely to support the ban, its fate rests with a few potential swing votes—most obviously, Councilor Steve Novick. And he has made up his mind.

The new rate is expected to bring in more revenue while exempting a portion of low-income Portlanders.

Councilors say the ordinance will make it easier for Portland police officers to identify potential law enforcement imposters.