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Trump and GOP Push Immigration Bill Amid Oregon Tax Debate

4/13/2026

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Trump Advances Immigration Bill

U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans advance a spending bill focused on immigration enforcement, aiming for passage by June 1 and funding the Department of Homeland Security without Democratic support amid shutdowns.
In Oregon, Republican lawmakers lead a campaign to repeal Senate Bill 1507, No Tax Clawback, to recover revenue lost from federal tax cuts.
The Oregon effort has drawn criticism from Republicans and progressive groups.

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Salazar Introduces DIGNIDAD

The DIGNIDAD Act is a bipartisan immigration bill that strains the GOP.
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar introduced the DIGNIDAD Act to grant legal status to undocumented immigrants who have lived in the United States for more than five years and passed background checks.
Supporters say the bill helps integrate long-term residents.
Critics label it amnesty and fear it undermines GOP promises of mass deportations.
The legislation is under committee review.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished the National Origins Formula that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation increased immigration from Latin America and Asia, reshaping U.S. demographics. Current debates over the DIGNIDAD Act highlight ongoing tensions within the GOP regarding immigration reform and the status of undocumented residents.

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Trump Advances Immigration Bill

U.S. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans advance a spending bill focused on immigration enforcement, aiming for passage by June 1 and funding the Department of Homeland Security without Democratic support amid shutdowns.
In Oregon, Republican lawmakers lead a campaign to repeal Senate Bill 1507, No Tax Clawback, to recover revenue lost from federal tax cuts.
The Oregon effort has drawn criticism from Republicans and progressive groups.

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