City of Woodburn Declares State of Emergency Amid Heightened ICE Activity

City of Woodburn declares state of emergency amid heightened ICE activity

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The City of Woodburn has officially declared a state of emergency amid heightened activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in recent months. During a special meeting held by Woodburn City Council on Friday, council members unanimously adopted the bill, declaring the state of emergency "due to the economic and humanitarian [...]

Gov. Landry extends state of emergency to repair Camp J at Angola

ANGOLA - Governor Jeff Landry issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency to repair Camp J at Louisiana State Penitentiary.In September, Landry said the camp would house ICE detainees, specifically the "worst of the worst" criminals.In the order, Landry said that "Camp J has deteriorated into a condition that creates a significant threat of injury to individuals and property who enter or are in and around its premises."The order was…