HB 4079
Directs school district boards and governing bodies of institutions of higher education to adopt policies that address how the school district or the institution of higher education will respond when a federal immigration authority enters school property or a campus.
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Support
93%
Oppose
7%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon school districts and institutions of higher education to develop and implement policies for responding to the presence of federal immigration authorities on their property. These policies must outline procedures for recording the presence, consulting with legal counsel, verifying the authority’s credentials, notifying students and the community, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws. The bill also mandates cooperation with federal immigration authorities in specific circumstances, such as when a person charged with a crime has entered school grounds.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Lawmakers are urged to support the Immigrant Justice Package to prioritize family unity, access to healthcare and food, and protection from abuse and data misuse. The package aims to strengthen state protections against abuse and discrimination, prevent further harm by investing in legal representation, healthcare, food, and protecting access to these services. By supporting this package, lawmakers can help keep families together, protect children, and ensure access to essential services like healthcare and food, ultimately preventing further harm caused by federal policies targeting immigrant communities.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Here is a neutral, objective paragraph summarizing the collective views of the Oppose testimony summaries: Opponents of HB 4079 express concerns about the bill's potential impact on public safety, particularly in schools. They argue that the legislation would put school district personnel at odds with law enforcement and jeopardize federal funds meant for educational purposes, while also prioritizing the needs of undocumented immigrants over those of US citizens. Many that the bill would increase costs due to the need for personnel to enforce it, and question who the law is intended to protect. Additionally, opponents express concerns about the potential harm to children, the disruption of school days with notifications, and the prioritization of fighting federal law over improving the lives of US citizens and Oregonians.
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