Press Release: Bonamici, Wyden and Merkley Oppose Trump Administration Immigration Court Policies - Quiver Quantitative
Merkley joined other Oregon lawmakers in urging the administration to end “mega master” immigration hearings and change related procedures.

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Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Oregon House members urged the Trump administration to end “mega master” immigration hearings, saying they can limit notice, legal access and individualized review. Their letter requested policy changes and a written response by Oct. 15, 2026.
Wyden, Merkley and five Oregon House members said they are urging the Trump administration to end “mega master” immigration hearings, which they say move many cases quickly and can limit notice, access to legal help and individualized review. They said Portland Immigration Court holds about two such hearings a week and that some Tacoma hearings require attorneys and expert witnesses to appear in person.
The lawmakers’ letter asks the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security to stop the hearings, give immigrants more notice, reduce hardships on attorneys and ensure judges hear cases individually without political influence. They requested a written response by Oct. 15, 2026.
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3 OUTLETSJeff Merkley joined Oregon lawmakers in urging the Trump administration to end expedited immigration court hearings. The articles describe the request as opposing those hearings and seeking changes to related procedures. Left-leaning outlets emphasize the lawmakers’ due-process objections; the unrated coverage also reports those objections, with one account adding context about government responses.
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