"Critics fear the administration could make the law legally vulnerable if it pushes through weak rules, even if they are temporary, and they don't want a judge to overturn it in a legal proceeding just because the administration didn't let city staff do their homework."
"City Councilors and 16 labor and environmental organizations sent a letter to Mayor Keith Wilson Thursday evening outlining what an effective rule should look like to meet the law's intent, requesting that the administrative side of the city's government move quickly to implement the rules."
Portland City Council approved an ordinance in December regulating landlords who rent facilities as detention centers. The law requires formal rulemaking to establish violation fines, enforcement mechanisms, and other implementation details. City Councilors and 16 labor and environmental organizations sent a letter to Mayor Keith Wilson requesting swift administrative action. Critics worry weak temporary rules could make the law legally vulnerable to court challenges. Organizations supporting strong implementation cite federal agents teargassing children at a labor rally as motivation for accountability and bold leadership action against deportation systems.
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