#OR Senator Jeff Merkley and #OR6 Congresswoman Andrea Salinas have introduced legislation in the #USSenate and #USHouse to give legal tools to victims to sue #ICE and #CBP when their agents violate people’s civil and Constitutional rights.

This is needed but we shouldn’t leave loopholes to be exploited. There should be an easy-to-access remedy for individuals to sue ANY federal law enforcement agency that violates their rights.

#civilrights #jeffmerkley #andreasalinas

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-salinas-lead-new-bill-to-hold-ice-cbp-accountable-for-abusing-americans-constitutional-rights/

#OR Senator Jeff Merkley and #OR6 Congresswoman Andrea Salinas have introduced legislation in the #USSenate and #USHouse to give legal tools to victims to sue #ICE and #CBP when their agents violate people’s civil and Constitutional rights.

This is needed but we shouldn’t leave loopholes to be exploited. There should be an easy-to-access remedy for individuals to sue ANY federal law enforcement agency that violates their rights.

#civilrights #jeffmerkley #andreasalinas

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/merkley-salinas-lead-new-bill-to-hold-ice-cbp-accountable-for-abusing-americans-constitutional-rights/

Democrat Christian Menefee wins Texas house seat to finally give district representation in DC after 11 month vacancy

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2026/01/31/542159/runoff-election-results-congress-district-18-houston-edwards-menefee/

#goodNews #USpol #TXpol #ChristianMenefee #USelection #UShouse