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A Refresher On Why Feds Decided to Investigate the Portland Police in 2010

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The Portland Police was first investigated by the feds in 2010. Have we forgotten why?

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Portland’s problematic government is still problematic.

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Portland police are about to get a federal check-in on their use of force. How will the death of John Elifritz fit in?

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