Bonamici talks immigration policy with local Latino leaders

"As a leader in women's rights, education and labor, the congresswoman is highly aware of the impact of the current border issues on our communities, our counties and our state," said Maribel De Leon, director of microenterprise programs at Adelante Mujeres. "We welcome her participation, along with the Oregon Democratic congressional delegation, in stepping forward against this administration's brutal and (nonsensical) anti-immigrants practices on our southern border." Bonamici represents Oregon's First Congressional District, which covers all of Washington County. "As of 2010, District 1 was 14 percent Hispanic, so border and immigration issues are a prime concern to both the congresswoman and to everyone else here today," De Leon said. Bonamici, a staunch opponent of President Donald Trump's immigration policies, discussed her efforts in Congress with the group. She also told them about the importance of speaking out and sharing stories of how the current policies are affecting them and the people they know.