Suzanne Bonamici
@repbonamici.bsky.social
Representing Oregon's 1st District ( #OR1 ). Working to strengthen #PublicEducation, support #WorkingFamilies, & #ActOnClimate. Proud mom of two grown kids. She/her. #EduSky
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Suzanne Bonamici
@repbonamici.bsky.social
· Oct 28
Community Toolkit - Oregon Department of Justice
Welcome to the Civil Rights Unit (CRU) Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit! The CRU Sanctuary Promise Community Toolkit is a free, online resource for those seeking to understand Oregon’s sanctuary la...
www.doj.state.or.us
A medida que las redadas de ICE continúan afectando a las familias de Oregón, quiero compartir la guía de recursos de inmigración del Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield para que usted y su familia puedan #ConocerSusDerechos.
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A federal judge struck down a Department of Homeland Security policy that DHS used to block immigrants from getting a hearing on whether they could be released on bond. 🧵
Thousands of immigrants could be eligible for bond hearings, striking down DHS policy: Judge
The decision could potentially allow thousands of immigrants who have been subject to mandatory detention to be released.
abcnews.go.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A federal judge struck down a Department of Homeland Security policy that DHS used to block immigrants from getting a hearing on whether they could be released on bond. 🧵
It’s a challenging time, but there is still a lot to be grateful for this year. I wish everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It’s a challenging time, but there is still a lot to be grateful for this year. I wish everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving.
My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C. today. I strongly condemn this brutal and senseless violence. It has no place in the United States of America.
2 National Guard troops critically wounded in shooting near White House
A suspect has been detained, according to local police.
www.politico.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:57 PM
My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot in Washington, D.C. today. I strongly condemn this brutal and senseless violence. It has no place in the United States of America.
As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, I introduced legislation to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month because every kid deserves to have a stable home where they can live, learn and thrive.
November 26, 2025 at 5:38 PM
As Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness, I introduced legislation to recognize November as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month because every kid deserves to have a stable home where they can live, learn and thrive.
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BREAKING NEWS: We've sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Homeland Security demanding that they immediately halt unlawful and reckless actions by federal officers operating in Oregon. #orpol
November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
BREAKING NEWS: We've sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Homeland Security demanding that they immediately halt unlawful and reckless actions by federal officers operating in Oregon. #orpol
It was wonderful to connect with seniors and volunteers at Meals on Wheels People in Beaverton with Mayor Lacey Beaty. 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 2:35 AM
It was wonderful to connect with seniors and volunteers at Meals on Wheels People in Beaverton with Mayor Lacey Beaty. 🧵
After breaking his car window, ICE detained a high school student who is a US citizen. This is outrageous and inexcusable.
High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
www.oregonlive.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:21 PM
After breaking his car window, ICE detained a high school student who is a US citizen. This is outrageous and inexcusable.
Arts organizations enrich communities, bring people together, and provide jobs. The CREATIVE Act will help arts organizations hire staff and make needed improvements to best serve their neighborhoods.
Bonamici Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Growth of Arts Organizations
Arts organizations enrich communities, bring people together, and provide jobs.
bonamici.house.gov
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Arts organizations enrich communities, bring people together, and provide jobs. The CREATIVE Act will help arts organizations hire staff and make needed improvements to best serve their neighborhoods.
It is disturbing that the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are making enormous investments ICE but not education.
We need mass education, not mass deportation.
We need mass education, not mass deportation.
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It is disturbing that the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are making enormous investments ICE but not education.
We need mass education, not mass deportation.
We need mass education, not mass deportation.
The president of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged. I call for the president to be impeached.
November 20, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The president of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be hanged. I call for the president to be impeached.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the lives that have been lost to anti-trans violence. 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the lives that have been lost to anti-trans violence. 🧵
It was an honor to meet Dolores Huerta at the Hacienda CDC gala. Her leadership and activism have led to profound and lasting positive change in the civil rights and labor movements. 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It was an honor to meet Dolores Huerta at the Hacienda CDC gala. Her leadership and activism have led to profound and lasting positive change in the civil rights and labor movements. 🧵
At the Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter I spoke with Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González about the importance of creating partnerships to fund important community projects.
November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
At the Hillsboro Year-Round Shelter I spoke with Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González about the importance of creating partnerships to fund important community projects.
Today we fought to bring light to the darkness, and we won. 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Today we fought to bring light to the darkness, and we won. 🧵
The Department of Education’s new “agency partnerships” expand bureaucracy and administrative red tape while serving as a thinly veiled front to move essential education programs out of the Department without the consent of Congress.🧵
U.S. Department of Education Announces Six New Agency Partnerships to Break Up Federal Bureaucracy
ED announced six new interagency agreements to break up the federal education bureaucracy, ensure efficient delivery of funded programs, activities, and move closer to fulfilling the President Trump's...
www.ed.gov
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The Department of Education’s new “agency partnerships” expand bureaucracy and administrative red tape while serving as a thinly veiled front to move essential education programs out of the Department without the consent of Congress.🧵
Today I was in a packed room of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell who have raised their collective voices for justice. 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today I was in a packed room of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell who have raised their collective voices for justice. 🧵
Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration are out of touch with the American people. Although some SNAP benefits were restored after the long government shutdown, more cuts are coming because of the Big Ugly law. 🧵
Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently
Even though the shutdown is over, the GOP’s signature tax and spending law is poised to kick people off the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Secretary Rollins and the Trump administration are out of touch with the American people. Although some SNAP benefits were restored after the long government shutdown, more cuts are coming because of the Big Ugly law. 🧵
Today the Trump administration is expected to announce that they will be transferring as many as six critical offices out of the Department of Education, further enacting Project 2025’s radical agenda to dismantle the Department and undermine public education.
November 18, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Today the Trump administration is expected to announce that they will be transferring as many as six critical offices out of the Department of Education, further enacting Project 2025’s radical agenda to dismantle the Department and undermine public education.
ICE is an out-of-control federal agency terrorizing our communities. Their aggressive tactics and abusive behavior in Washington County and across Oregon are outrageous and dangerous.
‘Detain first and ask questions later’: Oregon ICE arrests shot up in October
The Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition reported 329 arrests in Oregon last month.
www.opb.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 AM
ICE is an out-of-control federal agency terrorizing our communities. Their aggressive tactics and abusive behavior in Washington County and across Oregon are outrageous and dangerous.
It was exciting to celebrate the grand opening of Hillsboro’s new Year-Round Shelter with the City of Hillsboro, Washington County, Metro, and many other public, private, and non-profit partners who made this dream a reality. 🧵
November 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
It was exciting to celebrate the grand opening of Hillsboro’s new Year-Round Shelter with the City of Hillsboro, Washington County, Metro, and many other public, private, and non-profit partners who made this dream a reality. 🧵
Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans who want to disclose the Epstein files. What is he hiding?
#releasethefiles
#releasethefiles
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans who want to disclose the Epstein files. What is he hiding?
#releasethefiles
#releasethefiles
Oregonians have enough to worry about with the rising costs of groceries. I introduced legislation to allow for the replacement of skimmed S-EBT benefits and I'm glad @agdanrayfield.bsky.social is helping to protect consumers and restore benefits.
CONSUMER ALERT: EBT card skimming is spiking in the Coos Bay area - with over 40 incidents reported in the past 5 days.
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Oregonians have enough to worry about with the rising costs of groceries. I introduced legislation to allow for the replacement of skimmed S-EBT benefits and I'm glad @agdanrayfield.bsky.social is helping to protect consumers and restore benefits.
There's a new episode of Suzanne on the Street AND new buildings to explore at the @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social! I spoke with PAM's John Goodwin about Portland's thriving art scene and what's new at PAM - including the grand opening of the Rothko Pavilion and other exciting events coming up soon.
November 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There's a new episode of Suzanne on the Street AND new buildings to explore at the @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social! I spoke with PAM's John Goodwin about Portland's thriving art scene and what's new at PAM - including the grand opening of the Rothko Pavilion and other exciting events coming up soon.
Trump is forcing NINE lifesaving tsunami monitoring centers to close by the end of November, just four months after a Pacific-wide tsunami warning. 🧵
This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline.
After NOAA cut funding to the lab that’s been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, nine stations tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes for the agency will go offline by the end of the mo...
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Trump is forcing NINE lifesaving tsunami monitoring centers to close by the end of November, just four months after a Pacific-wide tsunami warning. 🧵
Today marks the beginning of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek! To trans people across the state and the country - I will continue to fight for the equal rights and opportunities you deserve despite the onslaught of GOP attacks against the community.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Today marks the beginning of #TransgenderAwarenessWeek! To trans people across the state and the country - I will continue to fight for the equal rights and opportunities you deserve despite the onslaught of GOP attacks against the community.