AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTariff Refund Fight: Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Edward Markey say the Trump administration still hasn’t refunded more than $145 billion in unlawful tariffs, pressing CBP to pay small businesses what the courts ordered. Immigration Enforcement Push: The Secure America Act signed by Trump boosts ICE funding and expands 287(g) agreements, drawing fresh alarm from mayors over transparency and due process. Oregon Tribal Jurisdiction: Gov. Tina Kotek approved the first step to return civil jurisdiction to the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, pending federal approval. Metro Governance: Metro Council opened applications to fill a District 4 vacancy, with interviews planned and a new councilor to be seated in July. Public Safety & Schools: Oregon police are seeking a better school-district partnership after an investigation ended without charges. ICE Protest Sentencing: A Portland man was sentenced to 30 months for assaulting an ICE officer during a 2025 protest. Data Center Water Scrutiny: Amazon disclosed 2025 water use for its data centers, reigniting Oregon-area debates over transparency and environmental impacts. America 250 Snub: Oregon won’t participate in Trump’s Great American State Fair, citing cost and concerns about partisanship. College Sports Fallout: A Texas judge temporarily cleared Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA gambling ineligibility, escalating legal pressure on sports enforcement. Local Fraud Case: A Springfield woman was sentenced to federal prison for unemployment fraud using others’ identities.
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