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Oregon Democrats are up in arms over reports that a new ICE detention facility could be built near Portland, after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned she may have to act "the hard way" following a tense meeting with state officials.

Noem met in October with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and local police, later describing them as "disingenuous" and hinting at possible federal action during a White House Cabinet meeting.

"As soon as you leave the room, then they make the exact opposite response, so we're looking at new facilities to purchase there in Portland , too, and we're going to double down," Noem said at the time. "If we have to do it the hard way… we will."

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