Your Voice, Your Future Town Hall: Battle over Oregon's sanctuary state status

Monday, October 15, 2018

7:00-8:00 pm (PT)

Portland, OR — On November 6, Oregonians will vote on Measure 105 which, if passed, will repeal Oregon’s status as a sanctuary state. This is a statute that has been on the books for more than thirty years. It was originally passed in 1987 to eliminate racial profiling in Oregon. It prohibits state and local resources from being used to enforce federal immigration law if the person’s only crime is being in this country illegally.

Supporters say Measure 105 will restore the rule of law. They say people who are in this country illegally are breaking the law.

Critics of Measure 105 say if it passes it could lead to an increase in harassment, civil rights violations and racial profiling.

Host station: KATU TV in Portland, OR

Panel:

Yes on Measure 105:

Rep. Greg Barreto is a Republican state lawmaker who sponsored Measure 105.

Cynthia Kendoll is with ‘Oregonians for Immigration Reform’ which is the group leading the campaign for passage of Measure 105.

No on Measure 105:

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler

Andrea Williams is with ‘CAUSA’ which is an immigrant rights organization in Oregon. Andrea is leading the ‘no’ campaign on this measure.

Moderator: Steve Dunn

The Town Hall starts at 7:00 PM on Monday, October 15th.

You can watch the live broadcast on ME TV channel 2.2, or watch the livestream at katu.com/watch or on the KATU News Facebook page. The live TV broadcast and both the livestreams start at 7:00 PM.