Council declares immigration action in Eugene ‘humanitarian crisis’

Council declares immigration action in Eugene ‘humanitarian crisis’

Immigration enforcement actions in Eugene are a “humanitarian crisis,” the City Council declared in a formal statement at its February 9 meeting. The council also authorized spending $50,000 to support organizations that help people affected by deportation. “The community is really experiencing damage right now,” Councilor Lyndsie Leech said. “It is within our role as … Read more