Rep. Salinas’ Statement Calling Out ICE’s Reckless Operation in Salem

October 10, 2026 Press Release Salem, OR — Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) release the following statement in response to ICE’s reckless operations in Salem. “My team and I are monitoring the news of today’s ICE operations in Salem. I’m deeply concerned about their use of force and their impulse to escalate the situation against Oregonians. “ICE’s actions today were reckless and needlessly endangered innocent people. As part of today’s operations, ICE deployed pepper spray, pepper balls, and smoke canisters against the elderly and children. They followed and harassed U.S. citizens, and they drove recklessly with a blatant disregard for the safety of other drivers. At one point, they shut down 99E and nearly caused several accidents. “If Trump were not using ICE to threaten and terrorize our communities, Oregonians would have been safer today, plain and simple. It’s clear ICE is either not trained or has no desire to deescalate situations or operate safely. I’ll be pressing ICE for answers about why today’s enforcement put so many innocent Oregonians at risk, and I’m going to keep fighting in Congress to hold ICE and this administration accountable.” ### Issues : Civil Rights Defending Democracy Immigration Public Safety