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Oregon lawmakers have decided that when federal immigration agents step onto school property, the most urgent priority is sending out a notification blast.
On Tuesday, the Oregon House passed House Bill 4079, requiring public schools, colleges, and universities to notify families, staff, and students “as expediently as possible” when federal immigration authorities enter campus property.
The bill passed 35-22, with all Republicans voting against it, joined by Democratic Rep. Tawna Sanchez of Portland.
Supporters argue the measure is about calming fears. Opponents say it is another example of Oregon entrenching politics inside classrooms while creating unnecessary panic.
Federal immigration enforcement has historically avoided so-called “sensitive areas” like
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