Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has introduced a new Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit aimed at helping residents understand the state's sanctuary laws. The toolkit, available in English and Spanish, provides resources on immigration rights and safety measures in anticipation of increased federal immigration activity.
The toolkit was developed by the Oregon Department of Justice's Civil Rights Unit (CRU) and is accessible online for free. It includes outreach materials such as brochures, posters, social media posts, and public service announcements (PSAs) in multiple languages to aid community members in understanding and reporting violations of Oregon's Sanctuary Promise Laws.
"Every person has the right to live, work, play, and learn safely in Oregon, period," said AG Rosenblum. She emphasized the importance of providing easy-to-read materials to help people know their rights.
Oregon became the first sanctuary state in 1987 with laws supporting immigrant communities by prioritizing dignity and human rights. The state's sanctuary laws limit cooperation between state or local government entities and federal immigration enforcement without a judge's order. In 2021, these laws were strengthened with the Sanctuary Promise Act which established a statewide hotline for reporting possible violations.
Earlier this year, CRU presented its third annual Sanctuary Promise Report detailing attempts by federal authorities to coordinate with state agencies against sanctuary laws. These findings were shared with key state officials including the Governor and law enforcement agencies.
AG Rosenblum also recommends that families discuss their rights under Oregon’s sanctuary laws to prepare for potential encounters with immigration officials. "Knowing your rights in advance is essential!" she added.
Rosenblum expressed gratitude towards CRU and IZO Marketing for their contributions to developing these outreach materials.