Seven-year-olds in detention
Last week, I brought the Crespo-Gonzalez family home. This Gresham family was detained in an urgent care parking lot in our community, while they were taking their sick seven-year-old to get medical care.
Imprisoning children doesn’t make our country safer.
That’s why, last week, I traveled to Texas to advocate on behalf of the Crespo-Gonzalez family and conduct oversight at the facility where they were being held. While I was blocked from conducting oversight, I was overjoyed to be able to bring the family home.
The fact that this family is home in Gresham is a win for our community. However, too many children and families remain in prisons.
As Congress negotiates Department of Homeland Security funding and how to rein in ICE’s lawlessness, I need to know:
- Yes
- No
REMINDER: CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
Every year, high school students in Oregon’s Third District are invited to participate in the Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. This year’s deadline is April 17, 2026, at 5:00pm. Learn more at: https://dexter.house.gov/services/art-competition
RESCHEDULED HOOD RIVER TOWN HALL
My next in person town hall will be Saturday, February 21 from 11am to 12pm at the Wy'east Middle School Performing Arts Center (3000 Wy’east Rd, Hood River, OR 97031).
Thank you for staying engaged and standing up for human dignity.
In solidarity,
Maxine