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Transgender asylum seeker detained by ICE outside Portland courtroom files habeas corpus petition

A federal judge asked that ICE detail the exact date and time the 24-year-old was detained and removed, and for a reason why such a move was “immediately necessary.” Author: Amy-Xiaoshi DePaola Published: 6:51 PM PDT June 3, 2025 PORTLAND, Oregon — A federal judge from Oregon has demanded an explanation as to why an asylum seeker from…

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Oregon clinics see rise in long-term birth control demand

By Meira Gebel, Tina Reed Dec 3, 2024 Several Oregon clinics and hospital systems are seeing a flood of patients seeking long-term birth control — such as IUD replacements, backup contraception and abortion pills — before a new Trump administration takes office. Why it matters: Protections for abortion and gender-affirming care are enshrined in Oregon law, but officials warn the state is…

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New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible

Eric Tegethoff Friday, August 23, 2024    Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted the Child-Level Social Emotional Health Metric, which will improve and incentivize care for kids from birth to age 5 who are on the state’s Medicaid program.…

Local Organizations

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The Portland Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines

PCHRIP is an organizing committee of immigrant youth, students, professionals, workers and allies working together in solidarity to advance in the national democratic movement in the Philippines, in the United States through education, leadership development and political action.

 

Black Parent Initiative

The Black Parent Initiative (BPI) was established in 2006 to help families in achieving financial, educational and spiritual success.

 

Brown Hope

Brown Hope is a nonprofit and community solution for racial justice. We provide a bold vision of how to create platforms for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people to be seen, to love, and to lead.

 

Causa

Causa works to improve the lives of Latino immigrants and their families in Oregon through advocacy, coalition building, leadership development, and civic engagement. Latino immigrants and their families are the heart of Causa and inspire, implement, and champion our work.

 

Don't Shoot Portland

Our organizational work and activism, including direct community education workshops, support the outreach of our continued advocacy as first respondents and has helped community members contribute through direct engagement and legislative value.

Let's Talk PDX

The purpose of this group, is to create a space where we all have a common goal, to see a change happen. I’d love to see this group grow into something bigger than us, to be a support system. I want us to push peaceful gatherings, facilitate discussions, and encourage bringing our Facebook interactions, into real life.

 

Albina Ministerial Alliance

The oldest continually operated Civil Rights organization in Oregon, The Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice & Police Reform works to assure oversight to the Portland Police Bureau.

 

MRG Foundation

MRG’s mission is to inspire people to work together for justice and mobilize resources for Oregon communities as they build collective power to change the world. And we’ve been at it since 1976.

 

Unite Oregon

Led by people of color, immigrants and refugees, rural communities, and people experiencing poverty, we work across Oregon to build a unified intercultural movement for justice.

 

Urban League of Portland

The Urban League of Portland’s mission is to empower African Americans and others to achieve equality in education, employment, health, economic security and quality of life. Our programs include a distinctive blend of direct services, organizing, outreach, and advocacy.

Upcoming Events

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Valentine Run

A run to raise money for Legal Services of Northern California, an organization that provides legal support/representation for those who are impoverished. People can sign up to run or volunteer for the event.

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Blanket Drive

Collecting new blankets and monetary donations to purchase new blankets to be distributed to homeless shelters and community agencies throughout the community.

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Family Music Day at The African Heritage Cultural Arts Center

Kick off the new year with a family-friendly music festival at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center (AHCAC) in Liberty City. Presented in partnership with New World Symphony, this free event will include interactive storytimes, performances, arts and crafts with the Miami Children’s Museum, and more. Bring the whole family and spend the afternoon enjoying…

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LoveJustice Day of Impact with Trusted World

You are invited to join the LoveJustice Team and local volunteers for our first LoveJustice Day of Impact of 2024. In honor of MLK Day of Service, we will be volunteering at Trusted World in Garland, TX, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Trusted World was established to help resolve situational poverty…

EDUCATION Over INCARCERATION (Human Trafficking Awareness) Dr. Umar Johnson

Community event discussing human trafficking with various speakers, vendors, and food.

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Hope & Pearls Gala: It’s going to be OK’s 10th anniversary

Fundraising Gala for It’s Going to Be OK INC., a nonprofit organization that is passionate about educating, and eradicating human trafficking. GA $175 + $8.75 processing fee

Trafficking Awareness Walk

Human Trafficking Walk for Awareness

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High Desert Human Trafficking Symposium

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Rancho Cucamonga Human Trafficking Symposium

Day long educational symposium. Part of several events being held by the San Bernardino County Sherrif’s Department in collaboration with the San Bernandino County Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation (C.A.S.E.)

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Shining a light: Human Trafficking Awareness Month Webinar

This event aims to shed light on the intricate aspects of human trafficking and equip participants with the knowledge needed to combat this pervasive issue in Monterey County, CA.

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Local Hero Spotlight

Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!

Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!

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