The following statement comes from the Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM), a national coalition of grassroots organizations in 30 states fighting for immigrant rights at the local, state and federal level. Causa Oregon is a member of FIRM.

On May 1st, families, students, members of the LGBT, labor, faith, education, business and immigrant communities, allies and others from around the state gathered with community leaders and elected officials at the Annual May Day March and Rally at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem. Over 3000 people came to witn

Governor Kitzhaber Signs SB833 into law during special ceremonySalem, Ore. -- Families, students, members of the LGBT, labor, faith, education, business and immigrant communities, allies and others from around the state gathered with community leaders and elected officials at the Annual May Day Mar

Causa Oregon Applauds Oregon State Legislature for Their Passage of SB833, Oregon’s Safe Roads BillSalem, Ore. --  Today, the Oregon State House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 833 – Oregon’s bipar

Salem, Ore. – On Wednesday, May 1st, families, students, members of the LGBT, labor, faith, education, business and immigrant communities, allies and others from around the state will gather at the Oregon State Capitol for a rally and march with community leaders and elected o

Salem, Ore. -- This morning, in an historic step toward humane policy reform, the Senate “Gang of 8” introduced their immigration reform bill that represents a first step in ensuri

Salem, Ore. -- On Tuesday, the Senate “Gang of 8” is expected to introduce legislation that represents a clear and inclusive roadmap for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living and working in America today to earn legal status and the privilege of citizenship. The political, economic, a

Salem, Ore. -- On Thursday, over 500 people came to the Oregon State Capitol for the first official hearing of the Drivers License Restoration Bill SB 833 before the Oregon State Senate Transportation and Business Committee. After the hearing, a short rally took place out in front of the Capitol. 

Causa to Hold Actions at the Offices of U.S. Representatives DeFazio and Walden on WednesdaySalem, Ore. -- This Wednesday, Causa Oregon and allies will visit the Oregon offices of U

Salem Ore. -- Today, at a private ceremony at the Oregon State Capitol, Governor John Kitzhaber signed HB2787, Oregon's bi-partisan Tuition Equity Bill into law. Those in attendance included legislators who co-sponsored HB2787, members of the faith, business, and labor community, civic leaders and community organizat

Causa applauds Multnomah County Sheriff’s Action to Stop Honoring ICE Holds on Low Priority OffendersSalem, Ore.—Yesterday, it was announced by Willamette Week (

Salem, Ore.-- On Thursday, the Oregon State Senate passed HB2787, Oregon's Bipartisan Tuition Equity Bill.  The Bill now goes to Governor Kitzhaber for a signature. News Coverage:

Tuition Equity Gets Historic Vote in Oregon State Senate on Thursday

A Week of Historic Moments for Causa, Our Allies and Our MovementThe March for ONE Oregon Bus Tour for Immigration Reform

Immigrant Families to Demand Immigration Reform, Give Senate March 21st Deadline to Introduce Legislation With Path To Citizenship National storytelling bus tour culmi

DAY 4: Regional Bus Tour for Immigration Reform to Hold Actions in Nampa and Burley, Idaho TodayOntario, Ore.— Today, the M

DAY 3: Regional Bus Tour for Immigration Reform to Hold Actions in La Grande and Ontario Today Madras, Ore.— Today, the Marc

Causa Condems Act of Violence Against Community, Church Congregation in Bend

Regional Bus Tour for Immigration Reform to Hold Actions in Hood River and Hermiston TodayMadras, Ore.— Today, the March for ONE Oregon Bus Tour heads to Hood R

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Tuition Equity Gets Historic Vote on Friday in OR State House

MEDIA ADVISORYFebruary 19, 2013Oregon Bus Tour Seeks to Unite Rural Communities on Immigration Reform, Fair Treatment for Immigrants

Salem, Ore. (February 13, 2013) -- Tuition Equity Supporters from all over the state came to the Oregon State Capitol for the first hearing of HB 2787, Oregon's Bipartisan Tuition Equity Bill.

Bipartisan Tuition Equity Bill Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday MorningSalem, Ore. -- Last week, House Bill 2787, Oregon’s bipartisan Tuition Equity Bill, was introduced at the Oregon State Legislature.Tuition Equity (HB2787), is bi-partisan legislation that allows long-time, hig

400 Attend Causa’s 15th Annual Immigration Action Day in Salem

15th Annual Immigrant Action Day to include Same-sex, Mixed-immigration Status Wedding CeremonySalem, Ore. -- On Saturday, February 9th, Causa Oregon will host it’s 15th Annual Immigrant Action Day bringing over 400 of our affiliates and

January 30, 2013Obama Announcement on Immigration Reform Builds MomentumThe National Partnership for New Americans announces principles for immigran

President Obama Lays Out Vision for Immigration ReformCausa reacts to President Obama’s vision for immigration reform as presented today in Las Vegas, NevadaSalem, Ore. – On the heels of an immigration reform fr