Resources for Oregonians Impacted by Trump Administration Policies

A message from Congresswoman Dexter: 

Last month, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Since then, I have heard from thousands of Oregonians who are scared, confused, and outraged by his cruel, chaotic actions.  

As your representative in Congress, I hear you loud and clear. This is not the future we want for our kids. We will push back. This is a multi-front battle that will be fought in the halls of Congress, the courts, and the public sphere. 

In Congress, I introduced brand new legislation to prevent retaliation of any kind against any federal employee who resists, circumvents, or prevents Elon Musk’s illegal attempt to dismantle critical government services. Federal employees across agencies—from the Department of Treasury to the Department of Education—are at the forefront of Elon Musk’s power grab, and we must protect them.   

This legislation is just the start. We will use every legislative, judicial, and public pressure tactic to defend our democracy.  

That also means standing together in the face of misinformation, hateful rhetoric, and attempts to villainize our most vulnerable. My team has assembled the following resources dedicated to supporting Oregonians impacted by the policies of the new administration. 

Please note that under House Ethics guidance, we are only permitted to share information from government sources—not private sector or nonprofit resources, even though excellent resources are available in those domains. We’ll keep this page updated as we learn new information.  

Resources for Immigrant Families:  

Oregon is a sanctuary state, which means local law enforcement cannot help carry out federal immigration enforcement. Learn more about what that means and access resources here: https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/

All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Review what your rights are if you come in contact with an immigration enforcement officer here: https://dexter.house.gov/services/know-your-rights  

Report violations of Oregon’s sanctuary laws by calling call 844-924-7829/844-626-7276 or here: https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/sanctuary-promise/reporting-sanctuary-promise-violations-to-the-hotline/

Resources for LGBTQIA+ Community

Oregon law protects individuals from discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Learn more about what that means here:  

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry: Oregon law protections - https://www.oregon.gov/boli/civil-rights/pages/gender-identity-at-work.aspx

Reporting hate and bias: https://www.doj.state.or.us/oregon-department-of-justice/civil-rights/bias-and-hate/reporting-bias-to-the-hotline/

Resources for Federal Workers  

Federal employees should review employee rights here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/#url=Appeals

To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers

To understand prohibited personnel practices, including the right to appeal, visit here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/  

Help with a Federal Agency or Accessing Benefits

If you need help navigating the processes of a federal agency, click here or call our District office at 503-231-2300.  

We will stay in touch with updated information as the various problems and solutions unfold.