Congresswoman Dexter and Oregon Senators urge ICE to release a Portland mother after her immigration case is terminated.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressional efforts for release of detained Portland mother: Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, alongside Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, urged ICE to release Jackie Merlos, a Portland mother detained despite an immigration judge clearing her case. The lawmakers stress that Merlos has a valid work permit and has not been charged with any crime.
Community support highlighted: They noted that over thirty community members have testified in support of Merlos, describing her as a hardworking small business owner devoted to her family and community. The letter insists on the immediate reunification of Merlos with her young children.
Details of Merlos' detention: Jackie Merlos and her four U.S. citizen children were detained following a visit to Peace Arch Park last summer. Dexter previously intervened to secure an emergency court order to prevent her deportation, emphasizing her commitment to support the family.
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Maxine Dexter Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Maxine Dexter is worth $5.2M, as of October 22nd, 2025. This is the 167th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Dexter has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Maxine Dexter's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dexter.
Maxine Dexter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Maxine Dexter:
- H.R.4976: Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act
- H.R.4844: Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025
- H.R.4493: Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025
- H.R.4446: FAST VETS Act
- H.R.3869: Every Veteran Housed Act
- H.R.994: Stop Musk Act
You can track bills proposed by Maxine Dexter on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dexter.
Maxine Dexter Fundraising
Maxine Dexter recently disclosed $138.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 611th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 78.2% came from individual donors.
Dexter disclosed $168.2K of spending. This was the 361st most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Dexter disclosed $171.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 805th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Maxine Dexter's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
