A Democrat and a Republican Will Team up to Try to Ban Masked Law Enforcement in Oregon

A Democrat and a Republican will team up to try to ban masked law enforcement in Oregon

“Oregonians shouldn’t have to wonder who’s knocking on their door in the middle of the night,” said Cyrus Javadi, a Tillamook Republican.

Oregon lawmakers to propose ban on 'secret police' in state

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- As the Oregon legislature convenes for a special session Sunday, two lawmakers are already planning ahead for next year's short session, announcing their intent to introduce a bill to ban "secret police" in the state. Representatives Tom Anderson (D-South Salem) and Cyrus Javadi (R-Tillamook), both co-sponsors of the bill, said it would allow Oregon voters to amend the state constitution to not allow law enforcement to b…

Oregon lawmakers propose constitutional ban on secret police

SALEM, Ore. - Representatives Tom Andersen and Cyrus Javadi have proposed a constitutional amendment to ban "secret police" in Oregon.

Oregon lawmakers propose bipartisan amendment to ban 'secret police'

Two Oregon representatives announced plans for a bill in the 2026 Short Session that would allow voters to amend the state constitution to ban "secret police."

Oregon Lawmakers Propose Constitutional Ban on “Secret Police”

Salem, Oregon- Bipartisan Oregon lawmakers unveiled a proposed amendment Friday aimed at banning so-called “secret police” by enshrining transparency requirements for law enforcement in the state constitution. If passed in the 2026 short legislative session, the measure would go to voters in the November 2026 general election. Rep. Tom Andersen (D-South Salem) and Rep. Cyrus Javadi (R-Tillamook) are co-sponsoring the bill, which would prohibit m…