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Dem Rep Compares Immigration Enforcement Bill To Fugitive Slave Act
Democratic Oregon Rep. Janelle Bynum compared a Republican-led immigration bill to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 Thursday while speaking in opposition to the legislation on the House floor. House Republicans passed the…
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About Janelle Bynum
Janelle Sojourner Bynum is an American politician and businesswoman serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 5th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025.
Everything about Janelle Bynum →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Oregon House of Representatives, United States representative
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 31, 1975
- Website
- https://www.janellebynum.com/