For nearly four decades, Oregon's 1987 sanctuary law has tied the hands of state and local law enforcement, limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities on civil violations. What began as a well-intentioned bipartisan measure has evolved into a barrier that isolates Oregon from effective partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

As we approach July 4, 2026, the United States of America stands on the threshold of its 250th anniversary. Two and a half centuries ago, in the sweltering heat of Philadelphia, brave men pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to declare independence from tyranny and birth a new nation conceived in liberty. This semiquincentennial is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a profound reminder of who we are, what we have overcome, and the bright future th