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We're 21 days into the government shutdown. While I'm holding the line for an agreement that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and reins in Trump's policies, conservatives continue to not bother to show up for work.
Check out the video below to hear more about what a government shutdown means, how we got here and what comes next:
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted the federal government’s motion to stay the first Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized Oregon National Guard troops to Portland:
“Portland is a peaceful, kind, and loving place. Today’s ruling, if allowed to stand, does not change that.
PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that the removal proceedings for Jackie Merlos were terminated by an immigration judge. The ruling is the result of immense public pressure and advocacy led by Dexter and an acknowledgment by the judge that there is no legal basis for ICE to detain or deport Jackie, who has a valid visa application pending.
PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the passing of Oregon State Representative Hòa Nguyễn:
In moments like these, community is our greatest strength.
That’s why I’m hosting a community conversation TOMORROW with City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney to talk about how we come together to protect Portland and the people who call it home in the face of Trump’s unrelenting attempts to sow chaos and cruelty into our community.
I hope you will join us.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 pm PT
PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to end the brutalization of peaceful demonstrators following violent escalation by federal troops this weekend at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Southwest Portland.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the first government shutdown in seven years, caused by Trump and congressional Republicans’ inability to govern.
I know the world can feel overwhelming, divided, and uncertain these days. I feel it too. But what gives me hope—and what grounds me every single day—is the strength of our community. And please know, I am honored to wake up every day, getting to work in Congress to strengthen our communities and help them thrive.
This week, that means two things:
1. Refusing to back down in the face of Trump’s abuse of power.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum today demanded the Trump administration keep federal agents and troops out of Portland, following Donald Trump’s declaration that he is directing the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to deploy troops to the city and around the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility with orders to use full military force.
PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement condemning the deployment of militarized federal agents to Portland: