Gov. Tina Kotek doubles down on Oregon’s sanctuary laws in response to U.S. AG

Oregon governor refuses to end sanctuary state policies after Trump admin threatens federal funding

“The State of Oregon is in compliance with federal law and will continue to follow state law.”

‘I respectfully disagree’: Gov. Kotek says Oregon will follow sanctuary law despite threats

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday pushed back against claims from the federal government that the state is obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts because of its sanctuary law.

‘I respectfully disagree’: Kotek says Oregon will follow sanctuary law despite threats

Gov. Tina Kotek speaks at the annual Oregon Leadership Summit in Portland on Dec. 11, 2023. (Photo by Michael Romanos/Oregon Capital Chronicle)Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday pushed back against claims from the federal government that the state is obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts because of its sanctuary law.  On Aug. 13, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi gave Kotek, along with dozens of other elected officials in sanctuary st…

Oregon Gov. Kotek fires back at AG Bondi over sanctuary policy threats

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has fired back against recent threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to comply with federal immigration enforcement efforts. Last week, multiple leaders from Oregon and Washington received letters from AG Bondi demanding that the state leaders change their sanctuary policies which she claims “thwart federal immigration enforcement.” Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us i…

Gov. Tina Kotek doubles down on Oregon’s sanctuary laws in response to U.S. AG

Kotek said she has no plans to repeal the decades-old policy that has rankled U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Kotek rejects Bondi's claim Oregon 'thwarts' immigration enforcement, defends state's sanctuary laws

Gov. Kotek responds to US Attorney General Bondi's threats, defending Oregon's sanctuary laws and emphasizing compliance with federal law.