On the recordJuly 29, 2026
People in state custody with limited English proficiency should not receive worse care simply because they can’t communicate as well with the people responsible for their health and safety.
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Statement on language access in correctional facilities
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Jul 20, 2026
We’ll pursue every legal authority that we have. We’ll work with our Department of Justice.
Jul 22, 2026
Oregon’s adults in custody are in the care of the state, and it is the state’s responsibility to ensure they are safe and healthy as they are held accountable for their actions, go through rehabilitation, and prepare to return to society.
Jun 5, 2026
We already have strong physical security and operational measures in place, and where the federal government is stepping back, Oregon is stepping up.
Jun 5, 2026
That means that more people are making sure that power answers to them, not the other way around, and that I think is probably why Oregon has become a target for the Trump administration.
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