Jesse Neilson
@jesseneilson.bsky.social
I’m a Portland lawyer working in civil rights, worker rights, and fair housing. Union member. Parent. Politics, housing, immigration, cities.🚊 🚎 🚲 ⚖️⚽️🏀 #rctid # ripcity Personal account. He/him
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Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
In the wake of another fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
AG Pam Bondi sends Gov. Walz a letter today making several asks including:
"Allow DOJ Civil Rights division access to state voter rolls"
January 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.
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I've been thinking about how many videos I've watched that started like Renee Good's & Alex Pretti's. People pulled from cars & accused of obstruction, grabbed after filming agents, accused of punching agents, ramming cars despite video evidence. Shot.
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...
www.propublica.org
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I've been thinking about how many videos I've watched that started like Renee Good's & Alex Pretti's. People pulled from cars & accused of obstruction, grabbed after filming agents, accused of punching agents, ramming cars despite video evidence. Shot.
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
They survived. But the arrests were brutal
What a scene. One thing we have learned about defeating fascism throughout history is that popular resistance is a necessary component.
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 3:32 AM
What a scene. One thing we have learned about defeating fascism throughout history is that popular resistance is a necessary component.
There's been a lot of talk about Dan Ryan's apology to the @portlandmercury.com last week, but he didn't follow up on what was a damning revelation from @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social's 1/13/26 article on just whose interests Councilor Ryan is serving. 1/4 www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election
www.portlandmercury.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
There's been a lot of talk about Dan Ryan's apology to the @portlandmercury.com last week, but he didn't follow up on what was a damning revelation from @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social's 1/13/26 article on just whose interests Councilor Ryan is serving. 1/4 www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
“Our communities can’t truly be safe unless law enforcement is accountable for its actions, and accountability requires transparency.” - @councilorkanal.bsky.social
Oregon's Attorney General and Portland area DAs just told the feds they'll prosecute excessive force by federal agents in the state—citing evidence from the trial that shut down Trump's National Guard plan for Portland.
Oregon to Feds: Rein in Your Officers or We'll Prosecute
Prosecutors in Oregon are warning the US justice department to rein in federal agents who’ve repeatedly used excessive force on protesters, immigrants and even local police. A joint letter from Oregon...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 AM
“Our communities can’t truly be safe unless law enforcement is accountable for its actions, and accountability requires transparency.” - @councilorkanal.bsky.social
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ICE agent when told he's about to arrest a US citizen. Direct quote: "I DON'T CARE."
November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
ICE agent when told he's about to arrest a US citizen. Direct quote: "I DON'T CARE."
I know there’s a lot of Timbers’ Army folks in North Portland. Come show out for North Portland youth rec soccer and see what this community is all about. Grassroots is where it’s at! #rctid
August 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I know there’s a lot of Timbers’ Army folks in North Portland. Come show out for North Portland youth rec soccer and see what this community is all about. Grassroots is where it’s at! #rctid
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Using the threat of calling immigration officials on workers as a form of intimidation and control is an egregious form of retaliation that has long been used by unscrupulous employers. Oregon law protects these workers.
Using the threat of calling immigration officials on workers as a form of intimidation and control is an egregious form of retaliation that has long been used by unscrupulous employers. Oregon law protects these workers.
July 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Using the threat of calling immigration officials on workers as a form of intimidation and control is an egregious form of retaliation that has long been used by unscrupulous employers. Oregon law protects these workers.
Using the threat of calling immigration officials on workers as a form of intimidation and control is an egregious form of retaliation that has long been used by unscrupulous employers. Oregon law protects these workers.
“I hate Medicaid. It’s just handouts for welfare queens. But I love [my state’s Medicaid plan]. It provides exactly what hard working people like me deserve while I am doing my best to provide for my family and get ahead in this tough economy.”
one does wonder how many low info trump voters are about to be extremely shocked that their strategically named state medicaid coverage is about to be taken from them, because it’s definitely not zero
July 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
“I hate Medicaid. It’s just handouts for welfare queens. But I love [my state’s Medicaid plan]. It provides exactly what hard working people like me deserve while I am doing my best to provide for my family and get ahead in this tough economy.”
I say a lot of things are “unbelievable” that are probably not actually unbelievable. But finishing this legislative session without any transportation bill whatsoever, after preparing for it as the top priority long before the session started, that *is* unbelievable.
The House is waiting for the clerk to prepare the sine die resolution, Speaker Julie Fahey says. Looks like we're ending soon. #orleg
June 28, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I say a lot of things are “unbelievable” that are probably not actually unbelievable. But finishing this legislative session without any transportation bill whatsoever, after preparing for it as the top priority long before the session started, that *is* unbelievable.
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Republicans are not interested in governing. This has been obvious for a long time. And yet, Dems compromise and compromise (enraging their own voters and constituents) only to get the finger in the end. We need new tactics. New reps. A new party. New everything. New anything.
NEW: Democrats' major road-funding bill is dead. The party is scrambling to instead pass a 3-cent gas tax increase. #orleg #orpol
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Oregon Democrats’ major transportation bill is dead, sources say
Oregon's Democratic party was scrambling Friday to come up with a modest alternative to its multi-billion dollar road funding bill.
www.opb.org
June 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Republicans are not interested in governing. This has been obvious for a long time. And yet, Dems compromise and compromise (enraging their own voters and constituents) only to get the finger in the end. We need new tactics. New reps. A new party. New everything. New anything.
When we won a supermajority in the legislature, I thought we might use that to show the country what we can do when we have power. I feel deeply disappointed about the state of Oregon politics right now. Underfunding education, attacking preschool for all, and neglect transportation. What’s next?
Well, folks, there is a bill called HB 3402 that has two supporters: Governor Kotek & ODOT.
In opposition:
-aviation
-transit
-cities
-counties
-active transpo / safe streets
-electric vehicles
-climate & enviro justice
It's a betrayal. Progress will be lost. Jobs will be lost. Lives will be lost.
In opposition:
-aviation
-transit
-cities
-counties
-active transpo / safe streets
-electric vehicles
-climate & enviro justice
It's a betrayal. Progress will be lost. Jobs will be lost. Lives will be lost.
June 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
When we won a supermajority in the legislature, I thought we might use that to show the country what we can do when we have power. I feel deeply disappointed about the state of Oregon politics right now. Underfunding education, attacking preschool for all, and neglect transportation. What’s next?
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In all the coverage of P4A since its implementation, I’ve been surprised to see very little about the families who benefit from the program. Now, they’re speaking out (along with county commissioners and other advocates).
Preschool for All Advocates Put Kotek and State Legislators on Notice
When Riley McPhee’s twins were born four years ago, he and his wife immediately began looking into their childcare and preschool options. After looking into multiple programs and crunching numbers, it...
www.portlandmercury.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In all the coverage of P4A since its implementation, I’ve been surprised to see very little about the families who benefit from the program. Now, they’re speaking out (along with county commissioners and other advocates).
🧵 I took a hiatus from social media but I am back now, because something happened this week in Oregon politics that has me feeling some kind of way. We need to dive in to save Preschool For All. Read on and join me in signing @pdxforall.bsky.social’s petition: secure.everyaction.com/hv1y6-Q6i0-W...
Save Preschool for all
Sign our petition to tell the Multnomah County Commission to protect our Preschool for All program.
secure.everyaction.com
June 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM
🧵 I took a hiatus from social media but I am back now, because something happened this week in Oregon politics that has me feeling some kind of way. We need to dive in to save Preschool For All. Read on and join me in signing @pdxforall.bsky.social’s petition: secure.everyaction.com/hv1y6-Q6i0-W...
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I wont lie I was initially worried (possibly just biased for Evander) but after digging into Costa more today I am moved.
His face value advanced numbers are iffy, but he also has had little playtime. His ball progression is impressive and he is rapid. He will cook #RCTID
youtu.be/44V_2ShPFTQ?...
His face value advanced numbers are iffy, but he also has had little playtime. His ball progression is impressive and he is rapid. He will cook #RCTID
youtu.be/44V_2ShPFTQ?...
February 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I wont lie I was initially worried (possibly just biased for Evander) but after digging into Costa more today I am moved.
His face value advanced numbers are iffy, but he also has had little playtime. His ball progression is impressive and he is rapid. He will cook #RCTID
youtu.be/44V_2ShPFTQ?...
His face value advanced numbers are iffy, but he also has had little playtime. His ball progression is impressive and he is rapid. He will cook #RCTID
youtu.be/44V_2ShPFTQ?...
I am so happy that we got to watch Evander. I am happy that the Timbers didn’t sit on their hands as has been customary. I’m excited for what I believe will be a new identity, higher, more pressure, more cohesive football from back to front. Onward Rose City. #rctid
🇵🇹🟢 BREAKING: Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign attacking midfielder David da Costa from Lens, per sources.
Deal around $6m. He is Timbers' new DP.
www.givemesport.com/portland-tim...
Deal around $6m. He is Timbers' new DP.
www.givemesport.com/portland-tim...
Portland Timbers finalizing transfer for da Costa from Lens in DP deal: Sources
The Portland Timbers are finalizing a deal to sign Portuguese attacker David da Costa from Lens as a new designated player, sources tell GIVEMESPORT.
www.givemesport.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I am so happy that we got to watch Evander. I am happy that the Timbers didn’t sit on their hands as has been customary. I’m excited for what I believe will be a new identity, higher, more pressure, more cohesive football from back to front. Onward Rose City. #rctid
Here is what Timbers coach Phil Neville told me today about status of Evander.
"He's back in Portland now. He's going to be taking his medical."
The conversation w/ Neville soon on both "The Coaching Academy" & our "MLS Previews"
@siriusxmfc.bsky.social
@timbersfc.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org
"He's back in Portland now. He's going to be taking his medical."
The conversation w/ Neville soon on both "The Coaching Academy" & our "MLS Previews"
@siriusxmfc.bsky.social
@timbersfc.bsky.social @timbersarmy.org
February 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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I was very disappointed to learn that the City had made the administrative decision to issue the statement of compatibility for this project. While I understand why the decision was not brought to the City Council as a matter of procedure, I believe that this was a missed opportunity for leadership.
City of Portland processes Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy
The State requires the LUCS in order to approve Zenith's Air Permit.
www.portland.gov
February 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I was very disappointed to learn that the City had made the administrative decision to issue the statement of compatibility for this project. While I understand why the decision was not brought to the City Council as a matter of procedure, I believe that this was a missed opportunity for leadership.
Phil’s comments and Evander’s Instagram story paint a pretty clear picture. You know what, I am so glad I got to watch him pull on the green & gold. What a privilege. I hope whatever he does next is fulfilling and that his ambition pays off. #rctid
Phil Neville says that Evander has his Green Card and expects a resolution to his situation very soon. #RCTID
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Phil’s comments and Evander’s Instagram story paint a pretty clear picture. You know what, I am so glad I got to watch him pull on the green & gold. What a privilege. I hope whatever he does next is fulfilling and that his ambition pays off. #rctid
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OLC (oregonlawcenter.org) and Latino Network have guides to prepare families for an unexpected event, such as a family separation due to the detention of a caregiver. Please share this resource widely. It is available in English and Spanish.
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OLC (oregonlawcenter.org) and Latino Network have guides to prepare families for an unexpected event, such as a family separation due to the detention of a caregiver. Please share this resource widely. It is available in English and Spanish.
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Oregon Law Center (OLC) provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence. News...
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February 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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OLC (oregonlawcenter.org) and Latino Network have guides to prepare families for an unexpected event, such as a family separation due to the detention of a caregiver. Please share this resource widely. It is available in English and Spanish.
oregonlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...
OLC (oregonlawcenter.org) and Latino Network have guides to prepare families for an unexpected event, such as a family separation due to the detention of a caregiver. Please share this resource widely. It is available in English and Spanish.
oregonlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...
Massive week for PTFC/Vinotinto community with Kevin Kelsy and now Deyna coming to Portland 😍 🇻🇪 #baonpdx #rctid #vinotinto
🚨Breaking: Deyna Castellanos is the newest member of Portland Thorns FC. The Venezuelan International joins the Pacific Northwest side on a two-year deal through 2026 with a club option for 2027. More info @cbssports.bsky.social
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Portland Thorns FC acquire coveted free agent Deyna Castellanos on two-year deal after leaving Bay FC
The midfielder played one season with Bay FC following her playing career in Europe
www.cbssports.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Massive week for PTFC/Vinotinto community with Kevin Kelsy and now Deyna coming to Portland 😍 🇻🇪 #baonpdx #rctid #vinotinto
🟢🇨🇴 Sources: Portland Timbers agree deal for Colombian youth int'l left back Jimer Fory from Independiente Medellin.
Fory, 22, already made 128 apps in his career, between Independiente Medellin, Atletico Nacional and Deportivo Pereira. He's won two Colombian league titles.
Fory, 22, already made 128 apps in his career, between Independiente Medellin, Atletico Nacional and Deportivo Pereira. He's won two Colombian league titles.
January 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Ortiz just instantly gives off Timbers Legend vibes tbh #rctid
"I've been here since last Friday. I think the stadium is beautiful. As soon as I got here the group embraced me and made me feel welcome." -Joao Ortiz #RCTID
January 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Ortiz just instantly gives off Timbers Legend vibes tbh #rctid
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💥 FILED: In partnership with Don't Shoot PDX, we requested public records from the City of Portland, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the FBI.
January 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
💥 FILED: In partnership with Don't Shoot PDX, we requested public records from the City of Portland, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the FBI.
