Commissioner Singleton's Approach
The federal government has made policy changes to eliminate programs and accessibility to critical core services at Multnomah County. Multnomah County needs to prepare for further disinvestment from this federal regime. We have seen time and time again critical programs that support our most vulnerable community members being cut or terminated. Major policy changes on housing/homelessness (HUD), food assistance (SNAP), and immigration policies and enforcement are destabilizing our communities and causing community-wide trauma. These actions are intrinsically connected. Where the federal regime is targeting and threatening, Multnomah County needs to be intentional and inclusive. We have to be systemic in our reforms and willing to address this from all angles.
Information On SNAP
The County is aware of the major changes to SNAP benefits. To be kept up to date, visit the County webpage of SNAP, Food resources, and Utility support here.
Flyer on SNAP Changes: English (tinyurl.com/SNAPChanges) | Español (tinyurl.com/CambiosSNAP) | Amharic | Arabic | Chinese (Simplified) | Chuukese | Dari | French | Haitian Creole | Korean | Marshallese | Nepali | Russian Somali | Swahili | Ukrainian | Vietnamese
Updates from the State of Oregon on federal impact to health and social service programs can be found at:
- Oregon Department of Human Services Federal Changes page
- Oregon Health Authority Federal Impacts and Changes page
Immigration and Information on Sanctuary County
The resources below provide guidance to help community members and families prepare if they, or someone they know, encounter ICE or other federal immigration authorities. The County has a more comprehensive page dedicated to resources and support concerning encounters with immigration authorities here.
- Find an Attorney: Contact ECO 1-888-274-7292. You can sign up before you even need one.
- Report ICE Activity: Call PIRC (Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition) at 1-888-622-1510.
- Know Your Rights cards from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center offer guidance for people experiencing certain situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home. However, they do not provide individualized legal advice. Community members are encouraged to check in with a trusted legal service provider for questions about their situation.
ACLU National has developed a series of educational videos to Know Your Rights when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Please note that these videos were collected by Oregon For All Coalition.
When ICE is Outside Our Door videos
English| Spanish | Urdu| Arabic| Haitian Creole | Russian | Mandarin | French
When ICE is Inside Our Homes videos
English | Spanish | Urdu | Arabic | Haitian Creole | Russian | Mandarin | French
In Our Communities, In Our Streets videos
English | Spanish | Urdu | Arabic | Haitian Creole | Russian | Mandarin | French
If ICE Arrests Us videos
English | Spanish | Urdu | Arabic | Haitian Creole | Russian | Mandarin | French
Other Know Your Rights Resources
- Comprehensive Guide
Innovation Law Lab has developed this Know Your Rights and Resources for immigrants and supporting communities to understand their rights and options beyond those rights, recognizing the limitations of rights and the real possibility that they may be violated. - Before going to court
PIRC, ECO, CLEAR Clinic created this Know Your Rights resource for community members to review before attending immigration court. It is in both English and Spanish.