'Day without an Immigrant' observances planned The "Day without an Immigrant) is being organized by PCUN to stand with Immigrant workers:
"Immigrant workers are the backbone some of Oregon's most important sectors. We came here following the American dream, and to build a better life for our families. We work the jobs nobody else will do. Backbreaking. Low paid. Dangerous labor. We helped make this country one of the richest countries in the world. We're not criminals, we're families, workers, PEOPLE! We have seen an overwhelming increase in ICE and Border Patrol in our communities, terrorizing our children, destabilizing our local business, harming our community. As farmworkers, one of our most powerful messages is that we're the workers that feed America. Without us America doesn't eat. It will be important that we start to own that power, and gain commitments from immigrants and allies alike to deny economic participation. No work. No shopping. No school. Join our cause!"
Albany Banner Brigade holds ninth banner dropThe Albany Banner Brigade held its holiday edition banner drop Dec. 6 over I-5 from both sides of the Santiam Highway overpass. Organized by Albany Region Indivisible, tt was the brigade's ninth banner drop since Aug; 30. Fifteen people participated. #albanyorindivisible #VisibilityBrigade
 Linn Dems Chair Ben Watts, far right, listens as Susan Leonard announces coming events during the Dec 4 Central Committee Meeting and Holiday Party at Santiam Place Wedding & Event Hall in Lebanon. Linn Dems ring in the holidays
Oregon Democrats strongly endorse |
 |  Gov Tina Kotek |
Linn Dems urge senators, reps to strongly oppose
any new Oregon ICE detention facilities
Ben Watts Dear Senator Merkley, Senator Wyden, Congresswoman Bynum and Congresswoman Hoyle,
On behalf of the Linn County Democrats, I am writing to urge you to strongly and immediately oppose the placement of any new ICE detention facility anywhere along the coast or anywhere else in Oregon.
As you know, there is a complete lack of transparency from the Department of Homeland Security on their facility planning for ICE agents and detainees. We appreciate the effort from our elected leaders in response to the news about a potential ICE facility at the Newport Airport. We support your continued efforts as we learn more about new potential sites they seek to use to lodge those seized under the guise of immigration enforcement.
It is disturbing that there is no transparency about the plan for a detention center and no opportunity for our local leaders, let alone the public, to be informed or have input. It only underscores that the location and operation of ICE detention camps in Oregon will further jeopardize the safety and well-being of our families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
The prospect of an increased ICE presence in our communities is deeply disturbing. Here in Oregon and across the country, anonymous masked “agents” have already taken moms, dads, and even children from their homes, places of work, and off of sidewalks while on their way to school.
News about current facilities has included reports of overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, and lack of food, water, or medical care. People have been unable to communicate with family or have access to legal counsel. There seems to be virtually no accountability for what goes on in these camps or for the way people are treated. There is no indication that any new camps in Oregon would operate any differently. It is unthinkable that we would tolerate additional such facilities to further inflict these things on our community members, friends and neighbors.
The just administration of the use of force on behalf of the people requires that those who have that delegated authority are accountable to the people. Anonymity, deceit, and opposition to collaboration with local leadership and institutions directly oppose this principle, and the individual’s right to due process is being ignored. Such actions contradict our American values and are a grave threat to our way of life.
Thank you for the work you continue to do on behalf of Oregonians.
Sincerely,
Ben Watts
Chair, Linn County Democrats
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