PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is in the process of evaluating locations on the Oregon Coast for a potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, the City of Newport announced on Monday.

According to city officials, the Newport Airport has been identified as a possible location.

"City leadership is actively working with local, state, and federal legislators to verify and assess this information, its potential effects on public safety and city resources, and municipal and legal options that may be available," the city said.

The city is holding a public meeting regarding the potential facility at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at Newport City Hall.

“I am deeply concerned by recent reports suggesting that Newport may be under consideration for an ICE

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