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Oregon Grapples with Surge in ICE Enforcement, Passes Housing Protection and Infrastructure Bills in 2026 Legislative Session

Oregon Grapples with Surge in ICE Enforcement, Passes Housing Protection and Infrastructure Bills in 2026 Legislative Session

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概要

 Oregon faces heightened immigration enforcement as federal agents ramped up operations in late 2025, with Multnomah County seeing a 600% spike in ICE apprehensions to 575 after President Trump's comments on Portland, according to data from the University of Washington's Center for Human Rights reported by OPB. Washington County recorded 315 arrests, a 2100% increase, amid tactics like pre-signed warrants criticized by attorneys.

The 2026 legislative session ended March 6 after 35 days, passing HB 4145 to delay Ballot Measure 114's implementation to 2028, as noted by the NRA-ILA, while constitutional challenges continue. Lawmakers approved HB 4084 for industrial site readiness and enterprise zone improvements under Governor Tina Kotek's Oregon Prosperity Roadmap, per the Washington County Chamber, and SB 1501 to fund Moda Center upgrades keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. HB 4036 created the Preserve Affordable Homes fund to protect 8000 at-risk units, according to the Coalition of Communities of Color, and tax code tweaks preserved $291 million in revenue.

Economically, data centers in Hillsboro draw criticism for massive tax breaks yielding few jobs despite cheap power and land, as detailed by the Oregon Center for Public Policy. Portland Public Schools abandoned a rushed Jefferson High rebuild plan after a feasibility study showed minimal gains, sticking to an August 2029 opening, Willamette Week reports. Infrastructure advances include West Linn's Safe Routes to Schools project bidding for sidewalks and ADA ramps, budgeted at $700,000 to $750,000.

A wildfire, the Riverview Fire, prompted level 3 evacuations in LaPine before firefighters slowed it, per KGW top stories. Public safety saw gas tax hike opponents file a federal lawsuit against Secretary of State Tobias Read over ballot deadlines.

Looking Ahead: Watch 2027 session pushes for emergency management grants, fairgrounds funding, and data center tax reforms; Jefferson High construction milestones; and Ballot Measure 114 court rulings.

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