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Nike CEO Mark Parker Opposes Voter Initiative To Repeal Oregon Sanctuary Law

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Nike CEO Mark Parker wrote a statement in opposition to an Oregon voter initiative that would repeal the state’s sanctuary law.

Oregon Measure 105 is the vehicle, if passed, that would eliminate the three-decade sanctuary law.

The CEO of Columbia Sportswear also opposed the ballot initiative in a statement.

Both Nike and Columbia Sportswear headquarters are based in Oregon.

Oregon Business News reports:

Each submitted statements of opposition to the Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet to Measure 105, which would strike down the 30-year-old Oregon law. It prohibits state and local law enforcement from using public resources to detect or apprehend people whose only violation of the law is their immigration status.

And the story summarizes Parker’s statement.

“Nike employs people from all over the world; we can attest to the unique value, contributions, and innovations that people from diverse backgrounds add to Nike and to Oregon’s culture and economy,” wrote CEO Mark Parker. “Ending Oregon’s sanctuary law will damage Oregon’s long-standing track record as a place that attracts diverse talent from across the globe.”

Under Parker’s leadership, Nike decided to make former quarterback Colin Kaepernick the head of its new advertising effort marking the 30th Anniversary of the company’s “Just Do It” campaign.

Parker’s personal involvement opposing a sanctuary law will likely bring additional political backlash against the company from conservatives.

Opponents to Measure 105 are claiming the effort is backed by white supremacists:

Tom Borelli

Dr. Tom Borelli is a Newsmax TV contributor and radio commentator addressing political issues from a conservative grassroots perspective. As a columnist, he has written for The Washington Times and authored articles for Newsmax Magazine, Newsmax Insider and previously was a co-host with his wife Deneen Borelli on the SiriusXM Patriot channel. Dr. Borelli appeared on numerous television programs, including the highly ranked Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor,” “Hannity,” “The Kelly File," and "America’s News Headquarters." He has also appeared on Fox Business Network’s “Making Money with Charles Payne” and “After the Bell” as well as TheBlaze TV’s "The Glenn Beck Program" and "Dana!" Prior to working for public policy organizations, Dr. Borelli was a managing partner with the investment advisory firm of Action Fund Management, LLC and a portfolio manager for the Free Enterprise Action Fund (FEAF) where he used shareholder activism to challenge corporations that sought to profit from the growth of government. During his 25 years with the Altria Group, Inc., he built a foundation in public policy and issues management, drawing from diverse experiences ranging from basic research to corporate affairs. Dr. Borelli served as science fellow for the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space, and Technology during the 100th Congress. Dr. Borelli has also published scientific papers on interferon and human leukemia.

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