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Raymond Lee says city is committed to keeping the facility open, even as the city works to implement new legislation aimed at holding the feds accountable.
A letter co-signed by 16 education, labor, and environmental organizations urges the mayor to create strong rules for enforcement as a bulwark against federal attacks.
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Updated: 9:28 pm February 20 This story has been updated with additional reporting since it was first published. After signaling a desire for a new policy that would allow city councilors to bring loaded firearms to City Hall, Portland City Councilor Loretta Smith says she “denounces violence” but wants additional safety protocols for her and […]
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A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) that bars federal agents at Portland’s ICE facility from using tear gas on protesters for another two weeks. US District Judge Michael Simon issued the order on Tuesday, February 17, the day the TRO was set to expire. According to the initial order, agents are prohibited […]
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Earlier this month, plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) got a win after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against federal agents. That lawsuit, filed by the ACLU of Oregon on behalf of protesters and journalists, alleges federal agents have violated their First Amendment rights and used excessive […]
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