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Education
Oregon among states suing Trump over abrupt halt to pandemic relief aid for schools
“Oregon won’t be bullied, and we’re taking this fight to court to protect every student and teacher who’s been caught in the crossfire of these political games,” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in a written statement Thursday.

Asylum
Trump’s executive order on immigration challenged in Oregon federal court
Immigration officers in Oregon were forced to release a Venezuelan person seeking asylum just hours after detaining him, following a hearing this week before a federal judge.
Politics
Oregon’s voter registration errors stretch back further than DMV officials initially indicated
Data entry errors that allowed noncitizens to be registered to vote in Oregon go much further back than state officials previously acknowledged, a report issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation on Friday shows.
Education
Oregon rejects Trump administration’s school funding threat over DEI policies
Top officials in Oregon are refusing to sign off on a demand from the U.S. Department of Education that requires states to abandon policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion if they want to keep receiving federal funding for schools.

Environment
Trump targets climate laws with order that could derail Oregon’s efforts
Oregon’s effort to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions through state policies could face challenges from the White House after President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring state and local enforcement of climate laws that target the use of fossil fuels.

Federal workforce
Postal workers in Eugene rally against threats of privatization
In February, there were rumblings from the Trump administration about privatizing the post office or possibly moving the USPS under the Commerce Department.

Politics
As Oregon’s legislative session hits the midway point, plenty of big issues remain
Salem lawmakers have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package.

Opposition packs hearing on Oregon Gov. Kotek proposal to update critical groundwater area protections
More than 500 letters of testimony were submitted in opposition to Senate Bill 1154, largely from people who fear it will let state agencies take their well water.

Science & Environment
EPA withholds $85 million meant to fund environmental justice projects in Oregon
Ten Oregon projects are among more than 470 across the country stuck in limbo, with recipients denied access to millions in funding.
After a muted start, Oregon erupts in resistance to Trump’s second term with a groundswell of protests
Oregon alone saw dozens of protests, from small towns to large cities. All voiced frustration with President Donald Trump's administration, particularly his recent tariffs on foreign countries and his advisor, billionaire Elon Musk.