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Sanctuary state Oregon rolls out program to help illegal migrants thwart ICE: ‘Do not open the door’
The lefty attorney general of Oregon has rolled out a new program to help illegal migrants in the sanctuary state thwart ICE ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations.
Ellen Rosenblum’s recent new guide, titled the “Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit,” offers advice to illegal immigrants on what to say and do if ICE or other immigration authorities show up.
For the question, “How do I prepare myself and my family for encounters with ICE?” the answer includes legal guidance from the American Civil Liberties Union: “do not open the door, ask to see a warrant signed by a judge, tell them you do not consent to them being at your home and tell them please leave.”
In answer to the question, “Is there a place I can call to report ICE or other federal immigration authorities active right now in my community?” the Oregon Department of Justice lists contact information for local nonprofits that work to warn migrants about federal operations.
There are also multiple sections on how to report anyone who is suspected of violating Oregon’s sanctuary law and working with federal immigration authorities.
One section advises locals that they can sue any state or local agency that they suspect of violating sanctuary law.
However, the “Sanctuary Promise” guide admits that state laws can only do so much: “The outcome of a state investigation or a private civil suit does not change a deportation order, or any other decision/action by the federal courts or federal immigration authority to prosecute or remove a person from the United States.”
“Every person has the right to live, work, play, and learn safely in Oregon, period,” said Rosenblum when her office released the anti-ICE info.
“I asked my Civil Rights Unit here at the Oregon DOJ to do whatever we could to provide the people, businesses, and local governments of our state with easy-to-read materials to help them know their rights and educate others, and I’m so pleased with what they’ve put together,” she added.
The Beaver State’s top cop said she recommends illegal migrants begin talking with family members to better “understand what protections Oregon’s sanctuary laws provide and what they do not provide, and make a plan for what to do if immigration officials come to your home or place of business.”
“Knowing your rights in advance is essential!” added Rosenblum.
Oregon became the nation’s first sanctuary state in 1987. And in recent years, the state has taken steps to enhance its crackdown on those who violate its sanctuary laws, including with the passage of the Sanctuary Promise Act in 2021 which opened a hotline for residents to report violators.
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan recently The Post that the once and future president may increase the pressure on sanctuary leaders’ efforts to thwart ICE as it works to lock up and deport illegal migrant criminals.
“I’m hoping the president files a lawsuit against them and withholds federal funding,” said Homan.
However, if that doesn’t work, “then we’ll wait til they get out of jail, then we’ll go out into the neighborhoods and get them,” said Homan.
He added: “If they’re not willing to do it then get out of the way — we’re coming.”
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A mountain biker was reported missing in Oregon after not returning home from a biking trip in Mount Hood, according to authorities.
Ralph Sawyer, 52, was reported missing on Friday around 10:30 p.m. – two hours after he was expected to return home after leaving that morning for a mountain biking trip, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a news release.
A search and rescue mission was immediately launched to locate him, the sheriff’s office said.
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Ralph Sawyer, 52, was reported missing on Friday at about 10:30 p.m. (Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office)
“Sawyer has a long history of mountain biking in the area and is familiar with the terrain,” the release noted, adding that the bike used was specifically designed for gravel roads.
The man had still not been found as of Monday, but officials said his car, a blue Kia Soul, was located shortly after midnight on Saturday with his cell phone inside.
Sawyer is described as 6’1″ with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an orange bike helmet, blue shirt and black biking shorts.
Sawyer is described as 6’1″ with brown hair. He was last seen wearing an orange bike helmet, blue shirt and black biking shorts. (Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office)
The search for Sawyer has been centered along East Still Creed Road to Veda Lake and Kinzel Lake, along with the U.S. Forest Service roads around Trillium Lake, located about 40 miles southeast of Portland.
Officials said about nearly 40 searchers were involved in the search on Saturday and 70 were mobilized on Sunday, covering hundreds of miles by ground and on vehicles, including ATVs and motorbikes. Technical rope teams were deployed to search over steep terrain while drones and a helicopter from the Oregon National Guard searched from the air.
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The search for Sawyer has been centered along East Still Creed Road to Veda Lake and Kinzel Lake, along with the U.S. Forest Service roads around Trillium Lake. (Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office)
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An Air Force Reserve Command combat search and rescue unit and K9 units were deployed on Monday in addition to the groups involved in search efforts over the weekend.
One of Oregon’s top position players could be eastbound.
On Sunday afternoon, Summit centerfielder Slater de Brun was selected by the Baltimore Orioles with the 37th pick in the 2025 MLB draft.
A Vanderbilt commit, de Brun is one of Oregon’s top fielders. He ended his senior season with a .370 batting average and 26 RBIs. De Brun’s strength was his speed, as he scored 35 runs and stole 22 bases.
In the 2025 spring season, the Storm compiled a 23-6 record and stunned No. 1-ranked Wilsonville 9-2 in the state semifinals before besting Canby 5-1 for the Class 5A state championship. In the title game, de Brun had two RBIs.
At 5-foot-10, de Brun is undersized but the MLB still listed him as the No. 24 prospect in the draft. His speed is what impressed scouts the most, as his MLB profile praises his ability to play center field.
De Brun is the latest in a series of Oregon high schoolers who have been selected early in the MLB draft. Jesuit’s Noble Meyer was selected 10th overall by the Miami Marlins in 2023. Mick Abel, another Jesuit alumnus, was taken 15th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020.
Sunset pitcher Kruz Schoolcraft was selected earlier on Sunday, going to the Padres with the No. 25 pick.
— Nik Streng covers high school sports in Oregon. Reach him at nstreng@oregonian.com or @NikStreng
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CROOK COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) – A wind-driven wildfire in Crook County that started on Saturday afternoon has triggered “Go Now” evacuation orders for people living south of Prineville, according to the Oregon State Fire Marshal.
According to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office, the Highland Fire started shortly before 4 p.m. in the Juniper Canyon and Davis Road area.
Authorities have issued Level 3: Go Now orders, along with Level 1 and Level 2 orders for people in the area.
As of Saturday night, it was burning about 1,200 acres and is zero% contained.
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Watch the Crook County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for updates:
The Eastside Church in Prineville has been set up as a temporary shelter, the sheriff’s office said.
At 8 p.m., Governor Kotek invoked a conflagration, allowing the state fire marshal to mobilize more resources to help protect homes. This is the fifth time the Emergency Conflagration Act has been invoked in 2025 in Oregon, according to the OSFM.
The OSFM said an initial team had already arrived to help, and more would be arriving on Sunday morning.
This is a developing story and updates will be added as available.
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