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ICE recently closed its Portland building to the public, multiple sources told Street Roots Monday. The closure may seem like a win for ICE opponents, but immigrant rights advocates say closing the building wreaks havoc for those seeking critical legal aid. ✍️: @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social

Immigration advocates say if you see ICE targeting someone, knowing what to do in the moment is critical to protecting immigrants. It’s hard to know what to look for, but this guide can help you better understand how to be an effective bystander in Oregon, and your legal right to do so.

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Portland mayor Keith Wilson’s top priority in his homelessness response: increasing the number of congregate overnight-only shelters. Now, a Multnomah County report shows the local focus on new shelters may be eroding existing shelters’ ability to transition homeless Portlanders into housing.

Oregon lawmakers adjourn their even-year short session this Sunday. Despite Democratic supermajorities in both the House and Senate, disagreements within party lines plagued the legislative session.

🗞 In the new issue of Street Roots: Why Portland shelters can be a dead end for those seeking housing, disagreement among Democrats in the Oregon Legislature, Oregon's skyrocketing eviction rates and more. Purchase this week's issue: streetroots.org/vendors#locate

Known as the "honorary mayor of Northeast Portland," Paul Knauls Sr.'s reputation precedes him. He shared with Street Roots how his storied past intertwines with city history — and what he sees on the horizon.

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City and county shelters underserve homeless Portlanders of color, a Multnomah County report shows. Responses from Mayor Keith Wilson’s office voiced concern, but took issue with some of the county’s data points.

🗞 In the new issue of Street Roots: Portland's Paul Knauls Sr. at 95, remembering Jesse Jackson and Avel Louise Gordly, racism in Portland's shelters, prison health services fall short and more. Purchase this week's issue: streetroots.org/vendors#locate

Keeping up with the Capitol? Read reporter Tom Henderson's latest on what's at stake for Oregonians this legislative session.

An Oregon pen pal club pairs high schoolers with older adults in memory care and assisted living facilities.

Lawmakers will consider a change to Oregon law that could increase medical debt among low-income patients. Opponents say the change could weaken efforts to help low-income patients access care, as nearly a third of Oregonians have taken on medical debt. Hospitals say it’s an administrative burden.