Civil Rights
June 3, 2026
It’s unacceptable that many elder Americans are unable to access the care they need simply because of who they love and where they live.
Issues:Civil RightsSeniors
May 13, 2026
It stretches credulity that the Department could determine whether such proficiency was occurring without having an office specifically designed to assess the learning of English.
Issues:Civil RightsEducation
February 3, 2026
Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Bynum and Dexter: “Attacking our communities is not law enforcement: it is a blatant suppression of people’s constitutional rights.”
Issues:Civil Rights
December 16, 2025
We write to request a full and detailed description of any plans to open or expand Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in Oregon.
Issues:Civil Rights
December 3, 2025
The Trump administration’s egregious immigration enforcement tactics have put people who are legally participating in immigration proceedings at risk of detainment and arrest when they show up at court.
Issues:Civil Rights
November 7, 2025
Victor Cruz is an upstanding member of the Hillsboro community who never should have been detained by ICE
Issues:Civil Rights
October 22, 2025
Ms. Merlos holds U-Deferred Action status, a valid work permit through 2029, and has not been charged with a crime.
Issues:Civil Rights
October 9, 2025
We received conflicting information from ICE staff, and we remain extremely concerned about civil and human rights violations occurring at the facility.
Issues:Civil Rights
August 14, 2025
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today issued the following statement on antisemitism and hate in response to recent hateful acts in Oregon.
Issues:Civil Rights