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Open Letter to the Jackson County, Oregon Board of Commissioners Jackson County Board of Commissioners, My name is Killian Yates, and I am writing as a resident of Jackson County to express my concerns regarding the continuing fentanyl crisis affecting our community and to encourage greater regional coordination among local, state, and federal officials. Over the past several years, I have engaged in advocacy efforts, spoken with affected families, individuals in recovery, community members, and others with firsthand knowledge of the issue. Through these efforts, I have become increasingly concerned that the fentanyl crisis impacting Southern Oregon is part of a larger interstate problem that extends beyond the jurisdiction of any single city, county, or state. In recent weeks, I have communicated these concerns to numerous elected officials and agencies, including: Senator Jeff Merkley Oregon State Senator Noah Robinson Governor Tina Kotek Governor Gavin Newsom Th...

Public Documentation: Interstate Fentanyl Trafficking Concerns Affecting Jackson County, Oregon By Killian Yates Jackson County, Oregon I am publishing this post to publicly document a series of emails, faxes, and letters I have sent or prepared regarding the fentanyl crisis affecting Jackson County, Southern Oregon, Northern California, and communities throughout the western United States. My purpose is simple: the fentanyl crisis is not only a local public health emergency. It is a cross-jurisdictional public safety crisis involving local governments, state governments, federal agencies, law enforcement, public health systems, and, where appropriate, international cooperation. Over the course of my own advocacy, outreach, and independent conversations, I have spoken with individuals in recovery, people involved in the drug scene, affected families, community members, and others with firsthand knowledge of the crisis. I have also personall...

USPS Decommercialization Act 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. ____ To restore the United States Postal Service to its constitutional role as a public service, to eliminate commercial parcel competition, and to reestablish direct congressional oversight and funding of postal operations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Yates introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. A BILL Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the “United States Postal Service Decommercialization Act of 2026.” SECTION 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution assigns Congress the authority and responsibility to establish Post Offices and Postal Roads. (2) The Postal Reorganizati...

The Angel Family Amendment The Angel Family Amendment Proposed Constitutional Amendment to the United States Published: April 1, 2026 Author: Killian Yates Section 1. Permanent Ineligibility for Citizenship Upon Criminal Charge Any individual who is not a citizen of the United States and who is formally charged with any criminal offense under the laws of the United States, or any State thereof, shall be permanently ineligible for United States citizenship. Section 2. Mandatory Deportation Upon Conviction Any individual who is not a citizen of the United States and is convicted of any criminal offense shall be subject to immediate removal from the United States upon completion of any lawful detention necessary to carry out such removal. Section 3. Reentry Restrictions for Non-Violent Misdemeanor Offenses Any individual deported under this Amendment for a non-violent misdemeanor offense shall be denied reentry into the United States for a ...

The Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026 The Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026 Publication Date: March 28, 2026 Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Aid and Assist Due Process Reform Act of 2026." Section 2. Legislative Findings The Legislative Assembly finds that: ORS 161.370 is intended to restore a defendant’s ability to aid and assist in their own defense; Current implementation results in prolonged detention of individuals, including those charged with misdemeanors; Defendants are often held in hospital settings for durations approaching or exceeding the maximum penalties associated with their charges; Evaluation procedures frequently rely on generalized or hypothetical questioning not tailored to the defendant’s specific case; Access to legal materials and resources necessary for participation in one’s defense is inconsistent and, in some cases, inadequate; The current system p...

Public Record & Policy Proposal: Oregon State Hospital, Due Process Failures, and ORS 161.370 Reform Public Record & Policy Proposal: Oregon State Hospital, Due Process Failures, and ORS 161.370 Reform Publication Date: March 28, 2026 Introduction This post serves as a public record of formal communications submitted to the Office of Governor Tina Kotek through the official State of Oregon contact system. It is published to preserve documentation, establish a clear timeline of notice, and ensure transparency regarding conditions within the Oregon State Hospital and their impact on due process rights. The issues described here involve both constitutional access to the courts and broader structural failures within Oregon’s “aid and assist” system under ORS 161.370. This publication is intended not only to document those concerns, but to propose a path forward. Message Submitted to the Office of Governor Tina Kotek Governor Kotek, I am writing...

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah Act | Bald Eagle Party Terrorism Sentencing Integrity and Domestic Terrorism Accountability Act Published: March 13, 2026 Author: Killian Yates Site: Bald Eagle Party The following bill draft is motivated by the terrorist shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026. According to current reporting, the attack is being investigated by the FBI as an act of terrorism, and the suspect had previously been convicted in federal court for attempting to provide material support to ISIS before being released from prison in December 2024. The attack resulted in the death of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and injuries to others. This legislation is written from a simple premise: if an individual is convicted on a terrorism-related offense, especially one involving material support, weapons of mass destru...