Oregonians Rally Against Recriminalization of Drugs in Salem

Oregonians rallied in Salem urging Governor Kotek not to sign House Bill 4002, which effectively ends Measure 110, a voter-approved law decriminalizing possession of small amounts of hard drugs. The bill would create an unclassified misdemeanor for drug possession and give law enforcement discretion to send individuals to treatment or jail. Advocates argue that the reform will disproportionately impact people of color, while state leaders emphasize the need to address the addiction crisis.