Representative Val Hoyle

Eugene has a long history of speaking out and standing up for what’s right. And we will continue to do so.

We don’t need federal help. We’ve got it.

Rep. Hoyle and other democratic members rallying outside of the ICE headquarters, holding a sign “GET ICE OUT OF OUR CITIES”

Sign saying in a democracy federal officers do not hide behind masks

Rep. Hoyle and other democratic members rallying outside of the ICE headquarters, holding a sign “GET ICE OUT OF OUR CITIES”

This morning we were outside ICE’s headquarters to make it crystal clear: Kristi Noem must go and ICE must get out of our communities NOW. Later today I’m voting hell no on DHS funding, this iteration of ICE can’t be allowed to stand.

They too often get left behind in negotiations that don’t value their work. This is great news. #UnionStrong

After months of bargaining, OSEA, the union representing classified workers, from front office staff to janitors, secured substantial pay raises and stronger specialized needs training and staffing guidelines. These workers are critical to the operations of our schools and taking care of our kids.

It makes the action of protesting, one we will need to keep engaged in for the long term, more dangerous for everyone. Thank you to those who showed up to speak up for our neighbors who can’t right now, to the EPD for working to deescalate the situation and to Mayor Knudson for her sage words.

We are continuously working to de-escalate situations where our community members may be at risk. Tonight, that work included having Eugene Police intervene to avoid direct confrontations between federal agents and protestors. Facing potentially dangerous circumstances, our city has to be focused on timely actions that protect public safety. These are not hypothetical or speculative circumstances. I want to express my appreciation to our staff and local officers for their work tonight. We needed their efforts to de-escalate a situation where people's lives could have been at risk. After a peaceful protest that began mid-afternoon, a riot was declared at our federal building at about 6:00pm. This occurred after a group of protestors broke windows and attempted to enter the building. After this, EPD officers formed a barrier between protestors and the entry point, and people were encouraged to disperse. This heightened situation was 3-4 hours in total. EPD has now departed from the federal building, and federal agents are responsible for the site. Eugene Police will continue to patrol nearby. Your safety and our community's collective, strategic response to challenges are my primary concerns. This is a painful time, and we can rise to the occasion without resorting to violence. Mass, peaceful protest is a powerful and durable mechanism for change-we see this from Minneapolis, and across our country's history. Earlier in the day, I saw hundreds of young people, elders, and even small children attending a peaceful protest. Most people were distant from the facade of the federal building, gathered to exercise their rights in a neighborhood where many small businesses had dedicated the day to solidarity. Our collective power resides with our ability to remain connected to a larger purpose and to each other. In any way you can encourage peaceful and strategic action, please do. MAYOR KAARIN KNUDSON CITY OF EUGENE

When I was in Minnesota, community leaders said over and over again that peaceful protest was key. They had been providing constitutional observer training for nearly a year before thousands of ICE agents were sent to Minneapolis. Breaking into the federal building isn’t peaceful protesting.

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If you’re in the PNW and wondering what YOU can do to help: Check out Aid NW. These wonderful people are stationed outside the Tacoma ICE facility and ready to provide released detainees with basic essentials and free assistance reconnecting with loved ones.

I just met with four of my constituents who are being held at the Tacoma ICE facility. They are not “the worst of the worst”. I will be following up with lawyers and maintaining direct contact so that they do not get lost in our broken immigration system.

I joined the Monopoly Busters Caucus tonight to talk about our state's win that blocked the Kroger-Albertsons merger when I was Attorney General.

I appreciate the focus on affordability from our members of Congress. Proud to name Congresswoman Jayapal Washingtonian of the Day.

During such dark times, I am so happy to share some good news! Eugene’s very own 17-year-old Maria Telesheva was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. She is amazing with the accordion, check it out below👇

Make it make sense.

“If you are willing to give up your liberty for temporary security, then you deserve neither liberty nor security.” - Ben Franklin

And finally, local officers have immunity that is qualified in that there are qualifications for the presumption of immunity. The administration has been clear that it doesn’t exist for ICE. It’s critical to recognize those differences in what is happening now. www.theiacp.org/news/officia...

2/ They operate under a different set of standards, there are investigations with the presumption of neutrality at the outset. There are basic laws and constitutional rights that are expected to be respected. There are training and hiring standards that are significantly higher than with ICE.

1/ As someone who is not a member of law enforcement but has heard from many members of law enforcement, I think it is essential to differentiate between what is happening with ICE and how local police and sherrifs are trained to operate.

Statement from the family of Alex Pretti: "We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the hero term lightly. However his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man.”

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Statement from the family of Alex Pretti:

I am horrified that ICE has murdered another person in Minneapolis. Let me be clear: Kristi Noem's DHS must stop violating our constitutional rights. ICE must stand down and allow the proper investigating agencies, including local law enforcement, to do their work without prejudice or predetermination of the outcome. ICE and CPB agents are not above the rule of law. This administration is gaslighting the country and ruining public trust by telling people what they see isn't true. I urge the Senate to do the right thing and block DHS funding NOW.

I am horrified that ICE has murdered another person in Minneapolis. ICE and CPB agents are not above the rule of law. This administration is gaslighting the country and ruining public trust by telling people what they see isn't true. I urge the Senate to do the right thing and block DHS funding NOW.

Roe v. Wade safeguarded the fundamental freedom to bodily autonomy. On what should have been its 53rd anniversary, the fight to protect our rights isn't over. I stand with the @demwomencaucus.bsky.social and @reprocaucus.bsky.social y.social to protect reproductive rights nationwide.

Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.

We swore an oath to defend the very Constitutional rights that have been aggressively violated by Kristi Noem’s DHS. I will not send a single cent to ICE so long as they cannot abide by the clear principles this country has followed since 1791. Today, I am voting NO.

It's way past time to reverse this ruling, and I will continue to support policies that root out corruption and dark money. We must remain accountable to ALL voters and NOT donors.

16 years of corruption - end citizens united.

1/ Citizens United kickstarted the downfall of our democracy 16 years ago.

Now, unlimited and undisclosed outside spending has reshaped political priorities, bought favors and taken over tv ads.

Trump promised to lower costs. But after one year of reckless decisions, Oregon families are spending $1,791 more on average due to his policies. I’ll continue fighting to lower costs at home and urge my colleagues across the aisle to get their priorities straight.

Oregon families are spending $1,791 more on average this year due to Trump’s reckless policymaking.

Dr. King believed in the power of solidarity to move our country forward. As we face incredibly challenging times, we are reminded that the time is always right to do what is right. We must come together to protect one another, speak up for what’s right and push for an America that works for us all.

This is no longer about enforcing immigration law at all.

I cannot fund an agency that has repeatedly abused its authority, violated due process and is operating in such a provocative manner under this administration.

Minnesota is not standing down and we are here to stand with them. Watch NOW: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfVj...

@afacwa.org Contract now!

Action and reaction: Local responses to the Trump Admin. On this edition, we talk with Oregon Representative Val Hoyle about the recent violence related to federal officers and we talk to the City of Eugene's Ian Campbell about a Department of Justice inves...

Oregon On The Record talked with Rep. Val Hoyle about recent violence perpetrated by federal officers, and we also spoke to the City of Eugene about a DOJ investigation into one of their swim programs.
#KLCC #TrumpAdministration #iceagents #bipochealth

Statement on Ford Plant Visit from VP Laura Dickerson, Ford Department Director

🧵 The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud member of a strong and fighting union—the UAW. He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job.

I have signed on to impeach Kristi Noem. Not only has she unleashed an undertrained armed force of DHS agents to put our communities and local law enforcement at risk, but she is also fueling the President’s propaganda machine and attempting to normalize incredibly dangerous behavior.

Lane County Town Hall Info

TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Lane County with @repvalhoyle.bsky.social for a public town hall on 1/18 at 12:00 PM.

Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—hope to see you there!