Sanctuary laws

The move came after state officials recently declined to continue issuing the plates to federal agencies.

President Donald Trump’s budget office this week ordered most government agencies to compile data on the federal money that is sent to 14 mostly Democratic-controlled states and the District of Columbia in what it describes as a tool to “reduce the improper and fraudulent use of those funds.”

The idea comes as a result of a legislative workgroup convened last year to study the issue of inappropriate usage of automated license plate recognition software employed by law enforcement agencies in Oregon and nationwide.

Courts have blocked previous Trump administration attempts to cut funding to sanctuary jurisdictions. Both Oregon and California have statewide sanctuary laws.

Marion County is enlisting the support of other local governments as it seeks to clarify its obligations under Oregon’s sanctuary law.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Tuesday pushed back against claims from the federal government that the state is obstructing federal immigration enforcement efforts because of its sanctuary law.

Attorney General Dan Rayfield said Oregon could not accept some $15 million in federal grants without violating its sanctuary state status.

Gov. Tina Kotek was one of dozens of elected officials across the country to receive the letter.

The U.S. Department of Justice promises more litigation is coming. Top attorneys for Oregon and Washington say their sanctuary laws are on sound legal footing.

State entities reported a big uptick in federal requests for help with immigration enforcement.

LAPD and the counties of San Diego, Orange, and Riverside have repeatedly shared automated license plate reader data to federal agencies

The county Board of Commissioners discussed, but did not vote on, a resolution at odds with Oregon law.