There are immigration demonstrations across the country today--including right here in our community.

Last year, Senator Merkley, Senator Wyden, Representative Blumenauer, and I went to Sheridan, Oregon to visit ICE Detainees who were held in federal prison.

At the time, there were 123 detainees from 16 countries seeking asylum--several were parents who had their children snatched away at the border. Our visit underscored how cruel and inhumane Trump's immigration policies are.

A year later:

- There are still more than 52,000 people detained by ICE nationwide-- an all-time high. Thousands are children.
- We know of at least five minors who have died in U.S. custody after being apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The Trump administration is still trying to undermine Congressional oversight on the implementation of these harmful practices.

Families are experiencing prolonged detention in inhuman conditions.

Families who have already endured a tremendous struggle in hopes of a better, safer life for themselves and their children are trapped in a nightmare created by the Trump administration.

I stand with the demonstrators. In Congress, I will continue to fight for comprehensive immigration reform and against inhumane detention - and any other policy that dehumanizes people.

Thank you for standing with me,

Suzanne

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