Twenty Oregon counties sent a letter Monday to federal and state officials saying they support Marion County’s efforts to clarify whether it can provide information about people on parole to immigration authorities.

The letter was sent to Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in support of a Marion County lawsuit filed Aug 18. County officials say they’re seeking a federal declaration to clarify Oregon’s sanctuary law, which generally bars state and local government agencies from providing information to support immigration enforcement.

Marion County’s lawsuit stems from administrative subpoenas U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 1 with requests for personal information about men on parole for seriou

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