Oregon Officials Condemn Racist Letters Urging Residents to Target Undocumented Immigrants

Anonymous mailers instructed Oregonians to report individuals they suspect are undocumented, drawing widespread criticism from local leaders and law enforcement.

Anonymous letters titled 'The Brown Roundup, Part One' were sent to Oregon residents, urging them to track and report 'brown illegals' to authorities.
The letters detailed methods for identifying undocumented individuals, including recording license plate numbers in public spaces like churches and schools.
Local officials, including the mayor of Toledo and the Lincoln County Sheriff, have denounced the letters as racist, divisive, and harmful to community values.
The FBI and Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum are aware of the letters, with Rosenblum calling for inclusivity and condemning such tactics as having no place in the state.
The letters coincide with President-elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda, which includes plans for large-scale deportations and the appointment of a 'border czar' to oversee operations.