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Good morning, Portland! Today's morning news roundup is so saturated with Donald Trump's racist policies and positing that it deserved its own special theme.

Deportation Days of Summer: Trump's promised immigration sweeps began this weekend in some states—and are expected to ramp up as the week goes on. Portland Police have reiterated that they are legally unable to uphold any federal immigration policies, and aren't the enemies (at least, in this situation). Here's how other major cities are preparing for the looming raids.

Aaaaaand: Trump's moving to end asylum protection for most Central American migrants.

Here’s Mike Pence rethinking this "everything's fine" photo op in a Texas detention center concentration camp:

(If you're sick and tired of this bullshit, here's the most effective way to help: Bail 'em out.)

Other Things Related to Mike Pence: Man running for governor of Mississippi refuses to be alone with female reporters out of fear that people will assume they’re having an affair. "It's unprofessional to be alone with a woman who's not my wife,” says creep candidate.

Today in Twisted Logic: Beto O’Rourke has announced that he’s a descendant of slave owners. While admitting that he and his family have personally benefitted from slavery and the “ensuing forms of institutionalized racism” that come with it, he says this revelation explains why he is the perfect guy to lead the country. Huh.

Racist Says What? Surprising absolutely no one, Trump issued a racist tweet yesterday telling four congresswomen of color to go back to the countries they came from. Of course, only one of the lawmakers was actually born in a different country—NOT THAT THIS MATTERS AT ALL, THEY ARE HUMAN BEINGS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS YOU ACTUAL TURD.

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Moon Shoot... and Miss: India's plan to be the fourth country to land on the moon was delayed today, thanks to some engineering drama.

ICE Protester Dies: Protester Willem Van Spronsen was fatally shot by police in Tacoma, WA this weekend after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at immigrant transport vehicles outside Tacoma's ICE detention center. Friends say it may have been a planned suicide by the longtime activist.

Listen Up: Bundyville—the OPB/Longreads podcast about the Bundy boys and their influence—is back for a second season.