How Multnomah County is responding

From policies and programs to resolutions, ordinance and budget options, Multnomah County is working to help protect the rights, dignity and safety of community members.

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  1. Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declares state of emergency
  2. Links to previous actions

Cómo está respondiendo el Condado de Multnomah

Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declares state of emergency

On Dec. 12, 2025, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared an emergency in response to ongoing impacts from federal immigration enforcement — providing increased flexibility and direction as the County continues to respond to harmful U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.

“Multnomah County is committed to using every tool at our disposal to support our immigrant and refugee neighbors, and this declaration strengthens our response to the cruel actions that are terrorizing families throughout Multnomah County,” said Chair Jessica Vega Pederson. “Our diversity is our strength, and we will never waiver from our commitment to serve every person who lives here with dignity.”

Multnomah County is home to a diverse and vibrant community of people representing many races, ethnicities, and nationalities, including immigrants and refugees from all over the world. More than 13% of Multnomah County residents were born outside the United States.  

Read more about the emergency declaration here.

Links to previous actions

Last reviewed December 10, 2025

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