Portland-Area Immigration Advocates Cite 'Alarming' Number of ICE Sightings, Arrests

‘Our communities are in pain’: Oregon sees sharp rise in immigration arrests

Less than a week after federal officials said they would conduct immigration enforcement surges in sanctuary jurisdictions, Oregon saw a wave of arrests across parts of the state, from Portland to Hillsboro to Woodburn to Salem.

Portland-area immigration advocates cite 'alarming' number of ICE sightings, arrests

Portland immigrant rights organizations held a press conference Thursday to address concerns regarding an alarming rise in reports of federal agent sightings and detentions across Oregon.

Sudden spike in immigration arrests around Portland metro spark fears of new surge

At least nine people were confirmed detained on Tuesday, according to immigrants’ rights advocates. Detentions resumed Wednesday in Washington County.

Reports of increased ICE enforcement stir concern across Portland metro area

Heightened ICE activity is raising concern across the Portland metro. Officials cite 10 detentions Tuesday; advocates report a surge with sightings in east Multnomah and Washington counties as families brace.