Oregon Legislative BIPOC Caucus
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Your state lawmakers fighting for racial justice in Oregon | Led by Sen. Campos and Rep. Ruiz
Today, Lamar Wise was appointed by the Multnomah and Clackamas County Commissioners to represent House District 48, succeeding our dear friend and colleague Hiền Hòa Nguyễn who recently passed away.
November 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Today, Lamar Wise was appointed by the Multnomah and Clackamas County Commissioners to represent House District 48, succeeding our dear friend and colleague Hiền Hòa Nguyễn who recently passed away.
@repleslymunoz.bsky.social: What is happening is unacceptable. My office can confirm that 35 people were detained by ICE in the Woodburn area. Based on recent reporting, there was no indication that anyone detained posed a threat to public safety.
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Oregon sees largest immigration raid under Trump 2.0 in Woodburn, group says • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Federal immigration agents detained at least 30 people headed to work Thursday morning in Woodburn, farmworker advocates say.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:05 PM
@repleslymunoz.bsky.social: What is happening is unacceptable. My office can confirm that 35 people were detained by ICE in the Woodburn area. Based on recent reporting, there was no indication that anyone detained posed a threat to public safety.
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Today, the BIPOC Caucus mourns the loss of a dear friend and extends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Representative Hòa Nguyễn. In the Capitol, she will be remembered for pouring her heart and soul into bringing communities together.
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Oregon Rep. Hòa Nguyễn dies at 41 after cancer diagnosis • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn, D-Portland, died Thursday morning following a months-long battle with advanced stage cancer. She was 41.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Today, the BIPOC Caucus mourns the loss of a dear friend and extends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Representative Hòa Nguyễn. In the Capitol, she will be remembered for pouring her heart and soul into bringing communities together.
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As the BIPOC Caucus, we condemn this decision by the Supreme Court and reaffirm our commitment to defending the rights and freedoms of all Oregonians, especially our Indigenous, immigrant, and refugee communities.
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September 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As the BIPOC Caucus, we condemn this decision by the Supreme Court and reaffirm our commitment to defending the rights and freedoms of all Oregonians, especially our Indigenous, immigrant, and refugee communities.
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⚡ Today, the FAIR Energy Act passes the Oregon House! What the bill does is address skyrocketing utility costs by empowering state regulators to center affordability for Oregonians. Now onto the Senate! #orpol #orleg #energyjustice #affordableenergy
June 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
⚡ Today, the FAIR Energy Act passes the Oregon House! What the bill does is address skyrocketing utility costs by empowering state regulators to center affordability for Oregonians. Now onto the Senate! #orpol #orleg #energyjustice #affordableenergy
The Oregon Legislature passed the Fair Housing for All Act, which outlaws housing discrimination based on immigration status. Now onto the Governor’s desk! 🏠 #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
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Oregon House passes bill to prohibit housing discrimination based on immigration status • Oregon Capital Chronicle
In a 36-15 vote, the Oregon House on Monday passed a bill to prohibit landlords from asking tenants about their immigration status.
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May 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Oregon Legislature passed the Fair Housing for All Act, which outlaws housing discrimination based on immigration status. Now onto the Governor’s desk! 🏠 #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
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Oregon’s latest revenue forecast presents the challenges ahead. But in times like these, Oregonians have always come together to look out for one another.
May 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Oregon’s latest revenue forecast presents the challenges ahead. But in times like these, Oregonians have always come together to look out for one another.
Yesterday, Rep. Ruiz went on OPB Think Out Loud to talk about SB 703 and his personal experience as a son of immigrants. Listen to learn more about the BIPOC Caucus' priorities for the remainder of the legislative session. 🎙️ #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
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Bill in Oregon Legislature would provide legal aid to immigrants
Rep. Ricki Ruiz (D-Gresham) joins us to tell us more about the bill and the impact it would have on immigrants and their families.
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May 13, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Yesterday, Rep. Ruiz went on OPB Think Out Loud to talk about SB 703 and his personal experience as a son of immigrants. Listen to learn more about the BIPOC Caucus' priorities for the remainder of the legislative session. 🎙️ #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
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May marks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hear Sen. Phạm talk about the rich cultures and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders that make this state a better place for all. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #AAPIHeritage #CelebrateAAPI #orpol #orleg
May 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
May marks Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Hear Sen. Phạm talk about the rich cultures and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders that make this state a better place for all. #AAPIHeritageMonth #AAPI #AAPIHeritage #CelebrateAAPI #orpol #orleg
In honor of International Worker's Day, Oregonians stood at the Capitol Steps to stand for workers, for immigrants, and for justice. Rep. Lesly Muñoz spoke to the crowd the importance of solidarity for workers in the labor movement, immigrant and US born, to be safe, respected, and empowered. 🗣️
Demonstrators join march and rally in Salem for International Workers' Day
A rally and march are planned for International Workers’ Day on May 1 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Follow along for live updates.
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May 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
In honor of International Worker's Day, Oregonians stood at the Capitol Steps to stand for workers, for immigrants, and for justice. Rep. Lesly Muñoz spoke to the crowd the importance of solidarity for workers in the labor movement, immigrant and US born, to be safe, respected, and empowered. 🗣️
Today, the BIPOC Caucus honors the life and legacy of Senator Aaron Woods. We mourn the loss of a kind soul. Senator Woods will be deeply missed in the halls of the Oregon Legislature.
April 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Today, the BIPOC Caucus honors the life and legacy of Senator Aaron Woods. We mourn the loss of a kind soul. Senator Woods will be deeply missed in the halls of the Oregon Legislature.
Today marks the beginning of National Arab American Heritage Month, celebrating the vibrant culture, resilience, and contributions of Arab Americans.
April 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today marks the beginning of National Arab American Heritage Month, celebrating the vibrant culture, resilience, and contributions of Arab Americans.
Today, we remember Cesar Chavez and celebrate the lasting impact of his contributions—not only as a labor leader but also as a symbol of dignity, resilience, and justice.
March 31, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Today, we remember Cesar Chavez and celebrate the lasting impact of his contributions—not only as a labor leader but also as a symbol of dignity, resilience, and justice.
Today, the Senate Committee on Human Services held a public hearing on SB 611.
March 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today, the Senate Committee on Human Services held a public hearing on SB 611.
The Oregon Senate passed SB 599-1, a top priority of the BIPOC Caucus, which prohibits housing discrimination based on immigration status. SB 599-1 will be in the Oregon House next. 🏡 #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
March 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Oregon Senate passed SB 599-1, a top priority of the BIPOC Caucus, which prohibits housing discrimination based on immigration status. SB 599-1 will be in the Oregon House next. 🏡 #orpol #orleg #immigrants #refugees #rights
No one should be turned away from life-saving medical care or essential services because of the lack of quality interpretation, yet this is the reality for thousands of Oregonians.
March 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
No one should be turned away from life-saving medical care or essential services because of the lack of quality interpretation, yet this is the reality for thousands of Oregonians.
Today, HB 2548 had a public hearing in the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee.
March 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Today, HB 2548 had a public hearing in the House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee.
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Rep. Nathan Sosa understands the burden of rising utility costs on Oregonians. That’s why he’s the Chief Sponsor of HB 3179 to lower residential utility costs. The bill had a hearing today in the House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection, which Rep. Sosa chairs.
February 21, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Rep. Nathan Sosa understands the burden of rising utility costs on Oregonians. That’s why he’s the Chief Sponsor of HB 3179 to lower residential utility costs. The bill had a hearing today in the House Committee On Commerce and Consumer Protection, which Rep. Sosa chairs.
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BIPOC lawmakers in Oregon have filed a slate of bills that clash with Donald Trump's anti-DEI push. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Oregon elected a record number of BIPOC legislators. They insist Trump ‘is not stopping us’
Members of the Legislature’s BIPOC Caucus back bills to help immigrants and people of color.
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February 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
BIPOC lawmakers in Oregon have filed a slate of bills that clash with Donald Trump's anti-DEI push. My story: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
The BIPOC Caucus Policy Agenda for the legislative session is out now! 📢
February 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The BIPOC Caucus Policy Agenda for the legislative session is out now! 📢