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The call for an open carry firearms policy for councilors came after protesters disrupted a Portland City Council meeting. Smith is calling for increased security measures.
Dan Rayfield’s office submitted evidence and testimony in support of a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for federal agents’ excessive force and First Amendment violations.
Police say the victim tried to shoot security guards at a grocery store five days earlier, leaving behind a shotgun with shells containing "threatening" messages naming Donald Trump.
A recently adopted detention center impact fee aims to fine property owners whose tenants, like ICE, pollute surrounding areas with tear gas and other chemical agents.
Officer who was filmed punching a protester on January 9 was previously named in a lawsuit stemming from a 2020 protest. Another officer was reassigned after recent remarks made on camera triggered complaints and internal review.
Portland cop pulled from protest duty after remarks, while the Police Bureau reviews another incident involving an officer punching a protester during an arrest.
Update: Homeland Security identifies man and woman shot and injured during an encounter with immigration agents in East Portland. Oregon officials are imploring DHS to leave the state.