The Portland Police Bureau said it would not be cooperating with any federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in potential immigration raids promised by President Donald Trump this weekend, the agency said Sunday.

State law prohibits local law enforcement agencies from using “agency moneys, equipment or personnel for the purpose of detecting or apprehending persons whose only violation of law is that they are persons of foreign citizenship present in the United States in violation of federal immigration laws."

Portland police chief Danielle Outlaw said there were numerous factors causing fear in Oregon’s immigrant communities.

"Now more than ever it is important to understand and recognize the uncertainty and fear for many in our immigrant communities, not just around immigration enforcement efforts, but also hate crimes," she said in a statement. "Members of the Police Bureau continue our outreach efforts to build relationships, especially in communities that may be distrustful of police."

Trump tweeted earlier this week that the raids, which had been scheduled and cancelled two weeks ago, would commence this weekend.

At the request of Democrats, I have delayed the Illegal Immigration Removal Process (Deportation) for two weeks to see if the Democrats and Republicans can get together and work out a solution to the Asylum and Loophole problems at the Southern Border. If not, Deportations start! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 22, 2019

The raids would target roughly 2,000 people who had ignored final deportation orders in major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Miami, according to the Associated Press.

Despite the fact that Portland has not been mentioned in potential cities that could see raids, Outlaw sought to reassure those who might fear Portland police were working with federal immigration officials.

“We want everyone in our community to feel safe and protected,” she said, “which is why it is important to understand PPB's role and the laws related to immigration enforcement."

-- Kale Williams

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