National Politics

In a recent formal letter, Governor Tina Kotek and 31 Oregon mayors demanded an immediate moratorium on all federal immigration enforcement within the state until recent lethal-force incidents in Portland and Minneapolis are fully investigated. The leaders argued that aggressive federal tactics have created a "moral opposition" and a climate of fear that destabilizes local economies and prevents residents from accessing healthcare and education. By reaffirming Oregon’s sanctuary laws, the letter delivers an ultimatum: federal…