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October 30, 2025
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This Saturday, November 1, SNAP benefits, the food assistance that nearly 42 million Americans and


October 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that a lawyer for Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention without cause, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus.


October 22, 2025

PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.


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October 21, 2025
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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:


October 20, 2025

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. 


October 16, 2025

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.


October 9, 2025

PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the passing of Oregon State Representative Hòa Nguyễn:

 


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October 6, 2025
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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


October 5, 2025

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.