Some Oregon Democrats are pushing for a possible special legislative session to respond to the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations and immigration raids, a Portland-area lawmaker said Thursday.

Lawmakers plan to meet Friday with legislative leaders to discuss options for legislation responding to raids, Rep. Ricki Ruiz, D-Gresham, said during a panel hosted by the national pro-immigrant group America’s Voice.

“There’s some of us having discussion on whether or not we wanted to push a special session that allows us to bring legislation before the short session, but we’re still in the midst of trying to figure that out,” Ruiz said.

“The Oregon short session begins in February, and that feels like an eternity from now,” he added. “So we’re gathering up with leaders

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