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‘Authoritarian Abuses’: Oregon Family with 4 Kids Detained for Nearly 2 Weeks by Feds, U.S. Rep Says

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON, JUL 11 – The family has been held beyond the 72-hour federal detention limit after being arrested for alleged smuggling, with no charges filed against the mother, officials say.

  • A Portland-area mother, Kenia Jackeline Merlos, and her four children have been detained by federal officials for nearly two weeks, which may violate federal policy limiting detention duration to 72 hours.
  • U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter confirmed the family's detention, stating they were arrested while visiting a park and have had no access to legal counsel.
  • Customs and Border Protection reported that Merlos was arrested for 'attempting to smuggle illegal aliens into the U.S.'
  • Merlos has pending immigration documents and has not been charged with any crime, according to her attorney, Jill Nedved.
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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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