Maxine Bernstein
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Oregonian reporter covering federal court, criminal justice
Federal judge in Oregon orders shackles removed in courtroom after learning ICE detained wrong man
“This Court is becoming all too familiar” with the federal government’s “arrest first, ask questions later” approach, US District Judge Michael J. McShane said.
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“This Court is becoming all too familiar” with the federal government’s “arrest first, ask questions later” approach, US District Judge Michael J. McShane said.
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Oregon judge orders shackles removed in courtroom after learning ICE detained wrong man
Judge slams U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement's "arrest first, ask questions later," approach.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Federal judge in Oregon orders shackles removed in courtroom after learning ICE detained wrong man
“This Court is becoming all too familiar” with the federal government’s “arrest first, ask questions later” approach, US District Judge Michael J. McShane said.
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“This Court is becoming all too familiar” with the federal government’s “arrest first, ask questions later” approach, US District Judge Michael J. McShane said.
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State Supreme Court orders immediate release of 3 Oregon prisoners freed then rearrested
Lawyers for the three who were released Christmas Eve praised the ruling.
Prosecutors blasted state officials’ actions that led up to it and called for a legislative fix.
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Lawyers for the three who were released Christmas Eve praised the ruling.
Prosecutors blasted state officials’ actions that led up to it and called for a legislative fix.
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State Supreme Court orders immediate release of 3 Oregon prisoners freed then rearrested
The ruling led to an unusual flurry of filings late on Christmas Eve when it appeared the state Department of Corrections intended to delay the trio’s release through the weekend.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
State Supreme Court orders immediate release of 3 Oregon prisoners freed then rearrested
Lawyers for the three who were released Christmas Eve praised the ruling.
Prosecutors blasted state officials’ actions that led up to it and called for a legislative fix.
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Lawyers for the three who were released Christmas Eve praised the ruling.
Prosecutors blasted state officials’ actions that led up to it and called for a legislative fix.
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Sup Court denies Trump's attempt to deploy Nat. Guard troops to Chicago, interpreting 'regular forces,' to mean military. So, the president must be unable w/ active MILITARY to 'execute the laws' of the US before sending the Guard into federal service. Bkgd: bit.ly/496osZ5 Opinion: bit.ly/45nVFOu
Trump’s National Guard deployment could hinge on how Supreme Court interprets two words
The interpretation of “regular forces” could determine whether the Guard's federalization in Oregon, Illinois and California was legal.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Sup Court denies Trump's attempt to deploy Nat. Guard troops to Chicago, interpreting 'regular forces,' to mean military. So, the president must be unable w/ active MILITARY to 'execute the laws' of the US before sending the Guard into federal service. Bkgd: bit.ly/496osZ5 Opinion: bit.ly/45nVFOu
Pioneer Courthouse marks 150 years as Portland’s historic landmark
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Pioneer Courthouse marks 150 years as Portland’s historic landmark
9th Circuit Court judges celebrated the milestone of Oregon's oldest public building, which survived two demolition attempts since 1875.
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December 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Pioneer Courthouse marks 150 years as Portland’s historic landmark
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Immigration lawyers tell judge ICE is deliberately keeping them from their clients in Oregon @zane.bsky.social
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Immigration lawyers tell judge ICE is deliberately keeping them from their clients in Oregon
ICE officials said the access restrictions are due to security and transportation concerns.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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FBI seized Portland attorney’s briefcase as he left federal courthouse
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FBI seized Portland attorney’s briefcase as he left federal courthouse
Jonathan Ogden challenged the seizure, saying his briefcase held confidential attorney-client material.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
FBI seized Portland attorney’s briefcase as he left federal courthouse
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Oregon's US District Judge Ann Aiken makes clear Fri. that the US Coast Guard can use the rescue helicopter based in Newport to help with rescue needs in WA state due to severe flooding - and that won't violate her temporary restraining order requiring rescue helicopter to remain based in Newport.
December 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Oregon's US District Judge Ann Aiken makes clear Fri. that the US Coast Guard can use the rescue helicopter based in Newport to help with rescue needs in WA state due to severe flooding - and that won't violate her temporary restraining order requiring rescue helicopter to remain based in Newport.
‘Absolutely appalled’: Judge blasts ICE for failing to feed detainee before court
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‘Absolutely appalled’: Judge blasts ICE for failing to feed detainee before court
A federal judge in Eugene ordered the 22-year-old's release on supervision.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
‘Absolutely appalled’: Judge blasts ICE for failing to feed detainee before court
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Portland residents near ICE building allege ‘unconstitutional poisoning’ by federal officers
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Portland residents near ICE building allege ‘unconstitutional poisoning’ by federal officers
The management of Gray's Landing across from Portland's ICE facility want a judge to bar federal officers' use of tear gas, smoke grenades and chemical munitions, except if facing an imminent threat.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Portland residents near ICE building allege ‘unconstitutional poisoning’ by federal officers
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ICE officers reveal arrest quotas, facial recognition use in Oregon dragnet
A supervisor also testified that he has created and signed arrest warrants for individuals shortly after they were arrested without warrants on multiple occasions.
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A supervisor also testified that he has created and signed arrest warrants for individuals shortly after they were arrested without warrants on multiple occasions.
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ICE officers reveal arrest quotas, facial recognition use in Oregon dragnet
A federal ICE supervisor also testified he created and signed arrest warrants after-the-fact for people already arrested without warrants.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ICE officers reveal arrest quotas, facial recognition use in Oregon dragnet
A supervisor also testified that he has created and signed arrest warrants for individuals shortly after they were arrested without warrants on multiple occasions.
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A supervisor also testified that he has created and signed arrest warrants for individuals shortly after they were arrested without warrants on multiple occasions.
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Oregon teen accused of mall mass shooting plot can use polygraph results in defense
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Oregon teen accused of mall mass shooting plot can use polygraph results in defense
Judge rules test showing Beau M. Carr had no intention to carry out alleged plot at Washington's Three Rivers Valley Mall is admissible.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Oregon teen accused of mall mass shooting plot can use polygraph results in defense
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Splitter had been awake until roughly 2 a.m. watching film of the Blazers’ next opponent without a clue about what would come next. Several hours later, he was sitting in Cronin’s office, accepting a chance to become interim head coach.
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From NBA champion to Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey
Splitter's “stoic ... beach bum” vibes have served him well as he’s guided the Blazers through a period of unique drama, during which he’s provided stability and leadership at a time of turmoil.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Splitter had been awake until roughly 2 a.m. watching film of the Blazers’ next opponent without a clue about what would come next. Several hours later, he was sitting in Cronin’s office, accepting a chance to become interim head coach.
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland first responders found them homes
“I’m so grateful,” Tony James said with pet pig Roscoe beside him. “They made things happen so quickly.”
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November 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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A veteran lived in a car with his 250-pound pig for months. Portland Fire & Rescue responders found them homes
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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
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Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
Victim opposes expungement of criminal mischief conviction
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November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Fired cop who targeted home with Black Lives Matter flag now wants conviction erased
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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
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Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
"The danger presented by the lack of rescue helicopter coverage justifies” the granting of a temporary order “on an expedited basis,” the judge wrote.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Coast Guard helicopter must remain in Newport, federal judge says in temporary order
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Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
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Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
Portland resident John Paul Cupp also compared himself to Osama bin Laden, the FBI says.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Portland man accused of threatening to behead ICE officers faces federal charge
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4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
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4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
U.S. District Judge Michael J. McShane's ruling applies only to the subpoenas that were before him.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
4 Oregon counties must submit to ICE subpoenas on 9 noncitizens, judge rules
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
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Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
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The teenager is heard on a video telling an officer that he is a citizen & the officer replies, “Get out of the car” and “I don’t care.”
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High school senior, a U.S. citizen, detained by ICE in Oregon
The 17-year-old was held more than five hours Friday in an ICE facility, his brother said.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The teenager is heard on a video telling an officer that he is a citizen & the officer replies, “Get out of the car” and “I don’t care.”
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Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
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Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
Fishermen's group seeks emergency intervention before mid-December crab fishing season begins
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November 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Federal lawsuit filed to restore Newport Coast Guard helicopter
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Port of Portland police told intoxicated criminal defense attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest at PDX but jury acquitted him
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Airport police told attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest but jury acquitted him
The criminal defense lawyer was retried in Multnomah County after his first trial ended in a hung jury.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Port of Portland police told intoxicated criminal defense attorney ‘we run the show’ before trespass arrest at PDX but jury acquitted him
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Ah, darn it. So close.
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Ah, darn it. So close.
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
DC pulls the Blazers ahead! What a great 4th quarter comeback!
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Deni ties the game up!!
Keep going Blazers!!
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Keep going Blazers!!