Department of Homeland Security Withdraws “Sensitive Location Enforcement” Directive Protecting Schools; Oregon Law Limits Cooperation with Federal Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving quickly to implement President Trump’s policy focus on enhanced enforcement of immigration laws. Earlier today, January 21, 2025, the Acting Director of DHS withdrew the long-standing policy limiting immigration enforcement activities at “sensitive locations” such as schools, hospitals, places of worship, and social service agencies. The updated directive provides that “criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches...
By: Miller Nash LLP