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Portland Council Votes to Charge Landlords of ICE Facilities

12/5/2025

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Portland City Council approved a December 3, 2025 policy to charge landlords with properties leased to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, by a 9-2 vote.
The policy aims to reduce taxpayer costs from ICE facilities, notably the ICE center in South Portland.
Councilor Angelita Morillo emphasized the need for local action amid ongoing protests.
The policy authorizes charging property owners for police overtime and environmental cleanup costs.

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Portland City Council approved a December 3, 2025 policy to charge landlords with properties leased to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, by a 9-2 vote.
The policy aims to reduce taxpayer costs from ICE facilities, notably the ICE center in South Portland.
Councilor Angelita Morillo emphasized the need for local action amid ongoing protests.
The policy authorizes charging property owners for police overtime and environmental cleanup costs.