Oregon Lawmaker on Federal Agent Shootings: 'Not Law Enforcement, It's State-Sponsored Terrorism'

Upset in Portland Over Federal Agent Shootings

• 📣 Constituents and elected officials in Portland are very upset following overnight events, according to Congresswoman Janelle Bynum.
• 🏛️ Bynum states that significant effort has been made to deescalate law enforcement encounters and ensure citizens comply with lawful instructions.
• ⚠️ She criticizes the Trump administration's approach, describing it as "state sponsored terrorism parading as law enforcement."

Allegations and Due Process

• ⚖️ Regarding the Department of Homeland Security's allegations that the two individuals shot were trained members of a Venezuelan gang, Bynum stresses that such claims must be determined in court.
• 🚫 "Law enforcement doesn't get to be judge, jury, and executioner," she asserted.

Immigration Reform and Political Rhetoric

• 🗳️ Bynum suggests that concerns about immigration policy should be addressed through the ballot box, not by inciting violence.
• 🌾 Farmers in her district are seeking immigration reform to ensure a stable workforce and allow individuals to return home safely.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 She emphasizes the need for policies that keep families intact and prevent people from being terrorized or stopped on the streets.

Standoff and Law Enforcement Standards

• 🚨 Bynum believes the priority should be ensuring that every person involved in an encounter with law enforcement remains alive.
• 📉 The current rules under which some agents are working are not safe for the long-term interests of law enforcement, she stated.
• 🗣️ She advocates for full-scale immigration reform, contrasting it with the Republicans' failure to introduce such legislation.