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Oregon Nurses Association Condemns Violence By Federal Agents, Demands Accountability After Portland Shooting - 01/09/26

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) is saddened and deeply disturbed by the shooting of two individuals by federal agents in Portland. We are closely monitoring developments as more information becomes available. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we hope for their full recovery.

 

As frontline healthcare workers, we are entrusted with a fundamental responsibility: to protect life, reduce harm, and provide the highest level of care possible—without exception. While this responsibility most often involves caring for our patient’s physical health, it also requires us to speak out when people’s safety and well-being are threatened.

 

The presence of federal agents in our communities endangers the safety and well-being of Oregonians. These agencies have demonstrated a troubling pattern of unjustified violence, harassment without accountability, and the detention of individuals without cause. This must stop. Their actions spread fear, cause harm, and put lives at risk.

 

Oregonians deserve better. Immigrant communities deserve better. No one’s life should be placed in jeopardy by a federal agency, and no one should have to live in fear.

 

ONA calls on the Department of Homeland Security to listen to local leaders, immediately cease operations in Oregon, and ensure a comprehensive, independent investigation into this shooting. At the same time, we join Oregon’s elected officials in calling for a calm, peaceful response that reflects our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and the power of collective action.

As frontline caregivers, we are rooted in the communities we serve, and we bear witness to the consequences of violence and fear every day. We will continue to stand up for the safety of all people, inside our hospitals and clinics and beyond their walls.

 

The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) represents a diverse community of more than 24,000 nurses and healthcare professionals throughout Oregon. Together, we use our collective power to advocate for critical issues impacting patients, nurses and healthcare professionals including a more effective, affordable and accessible healthcare system; better working conditions for all healthcare professionals; and healthier communities. For more information visit www.OregonRN.org.

 

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Oregon Nurses Association Condemns Violence By Federal Agents, Demands Accountability After Portland Shooting - 01/09/26

Portland, Ore. - The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) is saddened and deeply disturbed by the shooting of two individuals by federal agents in Portland. We are closely monitoring developments as more information becomes available. Our hearts are with the victims and their families, and we hope for their full recovery.

 

As frontline healthcare workers, we are entrusted with a fundamental responsibility: to protect life, reduce harm, and provide the highest level of care possible—without exception. While this responsibility most often involves caring for our patient’s physical health, it also requires us to speak out when people’s safety and well-being are threatened.

 

The presence of federal agents in our communities endangers the safety and well-being of Oregonians. These agencies have demonstrated a troubling pattern of unjustified violence, harassment without accountability, and the detention of individuals without cause. This must stop. Their actions spread fear, cause harm, and put lives at risk.

 

Oregonians deserve better. Immigrant communities deserve better. No one’s life should be placed in jeopardy by a federal agency, and no one should have to live in fear.

 

ONA calls on the Department of Homeland Security to listen to local leaders, immediately cease operations in Oregon, and ensure a comprehensive, independent investigation into this shooting. At the same time, we join Oregon’s elected officials in calling for a calm, peaceful response that reflects our shared commitment to justice, dignity, and the power of collective action.

As frontline caregivers, we are rooted in the communities we serve, and we bear witness to the consequences of violence and fear every day. We will continue to stand up for the safety of all people, inside our hospitals and clinics and beyond their walls.

 

The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) represents a diverse community of more than 24,000 nurses and healthcare professionals throughout Oregon. Together, we use our collective power to advocate for critical issues impacting patients, nurses and healthcare professionals including a more effective, affordable and accessible healthcare system; better working conditions for all healthcare professionals; and healthier communities. For more information visit www.OregonRN.org.

 

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