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Dexter Announces Federal Court Action to Free Portland Mother from ICE Custody
October 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:

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Dexter Announces Federal Court Action to Free Portland Mother from ICE Custody

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WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that a lawyer for Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention without cause, has filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus. This action challenges th . . .

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