Democrat Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has publicly threatened to investigate and prosecute federal agents who enforce U.S. immigration laws, claiming such actions could violate state statutes.
This comes just days after the state’s Democrat Attorney General issued similar warnings, signaling a coordinated effort by Oregon liberals to obstruct national border enforcement under the Trump administration.
Kotek, in a video posted to Instagram, blasted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for what she called “violent actions” and “stoking fear in the name of ‘immigration enforcement.’”
“I believe as you do, in the rule of law and keeping our community safe,” Kotek said. “We also believe in being a welcoming place, where our immigrant and refugee community help our state thrive. The ongoing violent actions of the federal Department of Homeland Security are unacceptable — going after Oregonians, and stoking fear in the name of ‘immigration enforcement.’”
The governor declared, “Oregon is monitoring all ICE actions closely. We will investigate misconduct, and if a federal officer breaks Oregon law, they will be held accountable — just like anyone else. I will not tolerate reckless, or unconstitutional behavior in our state.”
The governor accused federal agents of using “excessive force, reckless tactics” that endanger bystanders and local law enforcement, insisting this is “not how public safety works.”
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Kotek emphasized Oregon’s commitment to being a “welcoming place” for immigrants and refugees, arguing that these communities “help our state thrive.”
Oregon has longstanding sanctuary policies, which have drawn criticism for shielding illegal aliens from deportation and prioritizing open borders over American safety.
Kotek’s comments follow a letter published earlier this week from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and several liberal county prosecutors, who formally placed federal law enforcement under state investigation.
The letter threatens arrests and prosecutions for agents using what they deem “excessive force” while protecting the Portland ICE facility or detaining illegal immigrants. It cites incidents involving tear gas, pepper balls, nonlethal munitions, and physical takedowns against protesters.
The AG’s office demanded that DHS cease “unlawful and unconstitutional actions,” coordinate with local law enforcement, investigate allegations of excessive force, and cooperate with state probes.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded by clarifying that recent arrests in Yamhill County involved U.S. citizens impeding federal officers, not excessive force against innocents.
The actions of Oregon’s liberal leaders put us at risk of potentially sparking constitutional crises by pitting state authorities against federal immigration enforcement.
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