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The Trump administration threatens lawsuits and federal funding cuts against Oregon for its "sanctuary" policies.

Oregon's 1987 "Sanctuary Promise" law prohibits state and local law enforcement from assisting federal immigration authorities.

The Trump administration has threatened to sue Oregon and withhold federal funds because it refuses to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

On Aug. 5, the Justice Department published a list of states, cities and counties with laws or policies that "impede enforcement of federal immigration laws."

In addition to the state, Portland is also on the list.

Why is Oregon on the sanctuary jurisdictions list?

In 1987, Oregon passed its "Sanctuary Promise" law , the first of its kind, which prohibits state and local law enforc

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