WOODBURN, Ore. — The Woodburn city council unanimously voted to declare a local state of emergency in response to the "economic and humanitarian crisis resulting from federal immigration enforcement" action within city limits.

Over the last few weeks, the city has been taking public comment about the local impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents' increasing presence in the city.

"It’s outrageous that masked agents, many who are unidentified as agents, are sweeping people off our streets, leaving families, children and employers in fear and complete limbo,” said Mayor Frank Lonergan.

Woodburn's population is around 63% Latino, according to a release from the city. Officials say that ICE's enforcement actions have led to a "measured decline" in workforce numbers, school

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