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Representative Tran reaffirms Oregon’s ‘sanctuary’ commitment on House floor
Summary
Representative Thuy Tran used a House remonstrance to restate Oregon’s commitment to being a sanctuary for immigrants and other groups, urging legislators to protect access to health care and civil rights.
Representative Thuy Tran told colleagues the state must remain a sanctuary that protects immigrants, LGBTQ+ Oregonians and access to maternal and feminine health care.
“Oregon will stand firm against discrimination and oppression,” Tran said during remarks on the House floor. She described sanctuary status as “more than a policy” and urged colleagues to defend inclusion and dignity for vulnerable residents.
Why this matters: Sanctuary status is a policy position with legal and political implications at the state level and shapes how state and local agencies engage with federal immigration enforcement and contested health‑care access issues.
Tran framed the statement as a call to action to “protect our state's commitment to inclusion, compassion, and justice.” Her remarks were delivered during remonstrances and were a floor statement rather than a bill introduction or formal motion. No committee referral or legislative text was introduced in this session related to sanctuary designation during the meeting.
Context: The remarks were part of the remonstrances portion of the House session and reflected a policy posture rather than a legislative step taken on the floor that day. Tran identified herself as a Vietnam War refugee and positioned the sanctuary stance as part of Oregon’s values.
Next steps: Tran urged colleagues to join in protecting sanctuary commitments; the floor remarks did not include a proposed statutory change or specific legislative mechanics to implement additional protections.
