Welcoming on Immigration
Oregon Immigration Policy 2026
Immigration laws, sanctuary status, E-Verify requirements, and how immigration shapes the political landscape in Oregon ahead of 2026.
10.7%
Immigrant Population
Welcoming
Immigration Stance
Not required
E-Verify
DL: Yes
Undoc. Drivers License
Key Immigration Policies
| Sanctuary Status | Yes — statewide sanctuary law (1987, oldest in nation) |
| E-Verify Requirement | Not required |
| Drivers License (Undocumented) | Yes |
| In-State Tuition (Undocumented) | Yes |
| Enforcement Approach | Oldest sanctuary state in nation; limits police immigration enforcement |
Overview
Oregon passed the nation\'s first sanctuary law in 1987. The state extends drivers licenses and in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants. Measure 105 (2018) to repeal the sanctuary law was rejected 63%-37%.
2026 Political Impact
Oregon voters have repeatedly reaffirmed welcoming policies despite some rural opposition. The state\'s immigration stance reflects urban-rural divide that also shows up in other elections.