PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools Board Chair Sara Lentz used the Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, school board meeting to declare that the district “will not support ICE” and that “ICE is not welcome here,” claiming the mere fear of immigration enforcement activity is already showing up in classrooms through lower student attendance. In remarks delivered … Continue reading Portland Schools Chair Says “ICE Is Not Welcome” as City Policy Restricts Immigration Status Checks and Safety Concerns Grow Near Portland High