The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education unanimously voted to join a number of other colleges and universities in adopting sanctuary status over concerns regarding federal immigration policy.  The resolution will not change existing college policy, so CGCC officials don’t expect the move to threaten federal funding.  The resolution states CGCC, in accordance with law, will only provide student immigration status to the federal government if it has consent from the student, or if served with a valid subpoena, warrant or court order.  The vote came after two months of public input, with board member James Willcox saying the important thing is for “students to feel safe.”  CGCC President Frank Toda had initially opposed the resolution due to concerns for federal funding cuts, but says he changed his mind after hearing testimony and being reminded of his own family’s history as Japanese-Americans.