Woodburn, OR: Woodburn is a safe city, a place with a richly diverse cultural history, where people raise families, work hard, retire, practice their faith, and truly care for one another.
The continued presence of federal immigration operations in Woodburn has harmed our families and children, imposed fear, and is destabilizing the public safety we enjoy amongst all facets of our community. Families, small business owners, and farmers are suffering the economic consequences.
I watched in horror the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by ICE. We stand with the residents of Minneapolis and pray for the family of Renee Good. And may justice be served.
The escalation of violence and aggressive tactics used by federal agents against peaceful, hard-working people and those exercising their protected constitutional rights is unacceptable and demands accountability.
In order to maintain peace and public safety, and to protect our local economy, today I am joining other Oregon officials in demanding that ICE immediately cease all operations in Woodburn and throughout Oregon.
