In 1987, Oregon became the first sanctuary state, limiting state and local aid to federal immigration enforcement without a judge’s order.
OREGON, USA — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday the launch of a new Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit to help residents understand the state’s sanctuary laws and available resources.
The free online toolkit, developed by the Oregon Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Unit, includes materials in English, Spanish and five indigenous languages.
“Every person has the right to live, work, play, and learn safely in Oregon, period,” Rosenblum said. “I asked my Civil Rights Unit to provide people, businesses, and local governments with easy-to-read materials to help them know their rights.”
Oregon became the nation’s first sanctuary state in 1987, restricting state and local governments from assisting federal immigration enforcement without a judge’s order. The 2021 Sanctuary Promise Act strengthened these protections and established a statewide hotline for …