U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon ruled that the judiciary has a “responsibility that it may not shirk.”

Community members gathered at the Eugene federal building to continue protesting ICE and DHS.

The proposal to disconnect from some pieces of H.R 1 is likely to generate friction in the brand-new session.

Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson joins Oregon on the Record to discuss the wave of protests in Eugene, the city’s approach to public safety and de-escalation, and rising tensions with federal law enforcement. Knudson reflects on peaceful protest, misinformation, and the challenge of local leadership during a volatile national moment.

At a hearing Monday morning, U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said he expected to rule Tuesday on whether to grant a temporary restraining order that could curb when federal officers use force outside the Portland ICE building.

A crowd of more than 250 people packed the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s auditorium for late Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall’s memorial on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.

Budget challenges, ICE activity and roads will compete for attention in the five-week session convening Monday.

Gov. Kotek, Mayor Knudson, Rep. Hoyle among a group that said increased federal scrutiny is likely coming after damage to federal property during a recent protest.

The proposal is part of a package of bills that attempt to bolster the rights of immigrants targeted by the federal government’s deportation campaign, which Democrats have called a top priority for the current short session.

In Springfield, hundreds of people gathered outside City Hall for a protest against ICE. And outside the federal building in Eugene, protesters lined the streets holding signs and eliciting honks in support from passing drivers.