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Gluesenkamp Perez defends vote to fund DHS, citing FEMA and Coast Guard—while civil liberties fears grow

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez says she voted to fund DHS for FY2026 to protect FEMA and Coast Guard services in Southwest Washington, while warning that aggressive federal enforcement tactics are eroding civil liberties and public trust.

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Jan 22, 2026

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Cascade Forward recounts April 5 ‘Hands Off!’ protest in Longview as part of national 50501 mobilization

Cascade Forward says Longview’s April 5, 2025 “Hands Off!” rally—part of the national 50501 day of action—drew more than 300 people, signaling a louder local appetite for change than organizers expected.

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Gluesenkamp Perez defends vote to fund DHS, citing FEMA and Coast Guard—while civil liberties fears grow

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