Courtney Vaughn
Courtney Vaughn is the news editor at the Portland Mercury. She appreciates your news tips and musings. Reach out at cvaughn@portlandmercury.com or find her on Bluesky @courtneyvaughn.
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Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We’ll Prosecute
Top state attorney says his office will investigate federal officers’ criminal conduct during protests and immigration enforcement
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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon
The long-awaited ruling, likely to be appealed, dismissed the administration’s case for sending the National Guard to Portland based on protests outside the city’s ICE facility.
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City Council Caught in the Middle of Police Oversight Labor Strike
Councilors are avoiding City Hall while Portland’s Independent Police Review staff are on strike, bringing some Council operations to a halt.
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Man Suspected of Starting Fire Near City Councilor’s Home Arrested
Police say the man lit a fire near a shed to stay warm. It then spread to nearby structures.
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Judge: No National Guard in Oregon, For Now
Buying herself more time to fully review evidence, US district judge issued a preliminary injunction maintaining status quo until a final opinion is issued on November 7.
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Fundraiser for City Councilor Displaced by Fire Creates Legal Complexity
An outpouring of donations flowed in for a District 1 councilor after a catastrophe, but state rules complicate things for public officials on the receiving end.
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Trump Stymied Again; Appeals Court Will Rehear Oregon’s National Guard Deployment Case
The 9th Circuit Court’s decision will prevent any troops from deploying for now. A trial in Oregon’s case starts Wednesday.