Federal law enforcement actions in East Portland drew sharp condemnation from state lawmakers Wednesday after federal agents opened fire on two Oregonians in a residential neighborhood, prompting renewed concerns over public safety, accountability, and the use of force by federal authorities operating within the city.
According to a joint statement released January 8, legislators representing the affected area responded forcefully to what they described as an alarming and dangerous escalation. The incident occurred in the Hazelwood neighborhood, a densely populated residential area in East Portland, where gunfire by federal agents unfolded during daylight hours. While details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were not immediately released in the statement, the lawmakers emphasized the seriousness of the event and its impact on local residents.
Oregon Senate Majority Leader Kayse Jama, Representative Andrea Valderrama, and Representative Lamar Wise issued a unified response denouncing the actions of the federal agents involved and criticizing what they described as a broader pattern of conduct by the Trump administration…