U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D, CD47) will hold his first town halls of 2025 with in-person community conversations in Lane and Marion Counties on Sun., Feb. 2. Bring your questions. Merkley voted against the Laken Riley Act when it was first introduced, and he didn’t vote on it at all on Wed., Jan 22. Why was he missing in action? Why aren’t he & Salinas working to protect American Citizens?
Lane County Town Hall
Time: 1 p.m. PT
Location: South Eugene High School – Auditorium
400 E 19th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Marion County Town Hall – with U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas*
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
Location: Parrish Middle School – Main Gym
802 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
*Salinas voted against the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, Jan 22. It requires the detainment of unauthorized immigrants accused of theft and violent crimes, marking the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign as Congress, with some bipartisan support.
Oregon Democrat Rep. Janelle Bynum, and Republican Rep. Cliff Bentz voted in favor of the act on Jan. 22. Democrats Dexter, Andrea Salinas, Val Hoyle, and Suzanne Bonamici voted against. Merkley didnt vote at all.
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