Portland, OR – Today, Governor Tina Kotek met Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem at the Portland airport upon the Secretary’s arrival in Portland. Yesterday, the Governor personally reached out to Secretary Noem for a meeting when she heard through unofficial channels that the secretary may be visiting Portland.

Governor Kotek stated:

“Today, in my meeting with Secretary Noem, I reiterated again that there is no insurrection in Oregon. Twice now, a federal judge has affirmed that there is no legal basis for military deployment in Portland. I was clear that I have confidence in local law enforcement to meet the moment.

“I requested that Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents obey Oregon laws when they engage in federal operations. I reiterated that I continue to be focused on doing whatever I can to protect Oregonians from military intervention or harmful federal law enforcement tactics. Oregon is united against military policing in our communities.”

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