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As reported by Central Oregon Daily, law enforcement agencies in Central Oregon have clarified their approach to immigration enforcement amidst increased federal efforts under the Trump administration. At the same time, Oregon has joined a coalition of states challenging the administration’s attempts to roll back constitutional protections tied to birthright citizenship.
Sheriff Kent Van Der Kamp of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, who has faced scrutiny regarding his earlier law enforcement career, emphasized that the agency adheres strictly to Oregon state law, which prohibits local authorities from enforcing federal immigration policies. Under Oregon Revised Statute 181A.823, the Sheriff’s Office does not inquire about an individual’s immigration or
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