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Attorneys Urge Oregon to Add Beds, Cite Safety Risk

6/16/2026

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  • U.S. District Attorneys Nathan Vasquez, John Wentworth and Kevin Barton warned on June 15 2026 that the June 1 2026 federal court order limiting Oregon State Hospital admissions threatens safety.
  • They urged Governor Tina Kotek, OHA Director Sejal Hathi and OSH Superintendent James Diegel to modify order and add beds.
  • OHA said the hospital is at capacity, cited a plan for 1,660 residential beds, and noted court will review the order this month.