PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two vineyard workers were targeted in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs officers in Newberg on Thursday, the office of U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas confirmed to KOIN 6 News.
In a statement, Salinas confirmed the arrests of the vineyard workers.
“There were two targeted ICE arrests of vineyard workers in Newberg. As a part of my Congressional duty, I am meeting with ICE to ensure they maintain the right to due process for all detained individuals. I have also spoken at length with Latino leaders in the community to ensure individuals know their rights and how I can support them,” Salinas, a Democrat representing Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, said.
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Authorities have not released the names of those arrested, nor have they immediately released further details about the arrests…