Maxine Bernstein
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Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
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Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut also tore apart the testimony of a regional ICE official.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Federal judge rejected claims that Oregon sanctuary law hampered police outside ICE facility
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‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
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‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut's decision followed five days after she issued a brief, preliminary injunction.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
‘Exceeded his authority’: Judge issues injunction blocking Trump from sending National Guard to Oregon
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Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
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Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
Suspects rented Airbnbs as they struck homes in Oregon and Washington, stealing at least $60,000 in property, federal court records allege.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Burglary ring in Oregon, Washington targeted Asian business owners; 7 charged
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Prosecutors accused of withholding evidence, coercing witnesses in 2009 Beaverton murder case
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Prosecutors accused of withholding evidence, coercing witnesses in 2009 Beaverton murder case
Lawyers allege Washington County prosecutors failed to disclose key evidence in case against Nicholas Sias
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November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Prosecutors accused of withholding evidence, coercing witnesses in 2009 Beaverton murder case
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Oregon Supreme Court justices question gun control Measure 114 regulations
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Oregon Supreme Court justices question gun control Measure 114 regulations
Justices explored legal standards and historical principles in determining the constitutionality of new gun control regulations.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Oregon Supreme Court justices question gun control Measure 114 regulations
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Homeland Security fast-tracks expanded arrest powers off federal property
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Homeland Security fast-tracks expanded arrest powers off federal property
Federal Protective Service agents are directed to arrest people who commit crime while wearing masks.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Homeland Security fast-tracks expanded arrest powers off federal property
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Oregon Supreme Court to hear Measure 114 gun control case
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Oregon Supreme Court to hear Measure 114 gun control case
Harney County gun owners challenge the constitutionality of the measure that's been blocked since 2022
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November 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Oregon Supreme Court to hear Measure 114 gun control case
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Oregon man who stole 20 guns to feed drug habit sentenced to federal prison
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Oregon man who stole 20 guns to feed drug habit sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio called the crime “particularly egregious.”
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November 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Oregon man who stole 20 guns to feed drug habit sentenced to federal prison
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Oral arguments in our tariffs case are underway at the Supreme Court.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Oral arguments in our tariffs case are underway at the Supreme Court.
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Release conditions for federally-charged Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups altered slightly today- instead of having to gain permission from court to transfer $10,000 or more of money, he now must report monthly to pretrial services/feds any transactions that exceed $25,000 w/ backup documents.
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Release conditions for federally-charged Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups altered slightly today- instead of having to gain permission from court to transfer $10,000 or more of money, he now must report monthly to pretrial services/feds any transactions that exceed $25,000 w/ backup documents.
Trump's National Guard deployment could hinge on how Supreme Court interprets two words
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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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November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Trump's National Guard deployment could hinge on how Supreme Court interprets two words
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AI-generated case citation that was fake draws Oregon judge's rebuke
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AI-generated case citation that was fake draws Oregon judge’s rebuke
The judge’s admonition follows an Oregon State Bar ethics opinion on the use of artificial intelligence tools in law practice.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
AI-generated case citation that was fake draws Oregon judge's rebuke
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Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling on Friday
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Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut said she'll issue a final decision by end of day Friday.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Judge bars National Guard deployment to Portland until her final ruling on Friday
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Video exhibits show federal officers using unwarranted force against protesters, state lawyers say
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Videos show ‘excessive’ use of force against Portland protesters, state lawyers say
“The types and amounts of force being used by federal law enforcement is disproportionate,” a Portland police commander testified at trial.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Video exhibits show federal officers using unwarranted force against protesters, state lawyers say
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Judge to rule Sunday in Portland troop deployment case, aware of 'looming' deadline
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Judge to rule Sunday in troop deployment case, aware of ‘looming’ deadline
The federal government will move for a hold on any preliminary or permanent injunction issued, one of its lawyer told the judge.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Judge to rule Sunday in Portland troop deployment case, aware of 'looming' deadline
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Judge Immergut said at the close of a 3-day trial that she expects to rule sometime Sunday , aware of the "looming deadline" - the expiration of her temp order that now bars federal deployment of National Guard to Portland.
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Feds refuse to extend temporary order barring troops in Portland to give judge more time to rule
Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Feds refuse to extend temporary order barring troops in Portland to give judge more time to rule
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut’s Oct. 5 temporary order, already extended once, is set to expire Sunday.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Judge Immergut said at the close of a 3-day trial that she expects to rule sometime Sunday , aware of the "looming deadline" - the expiration of her temp order that now bars federal deployment of National Guard to Portland.
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Feds refuse to extend temporary order barring troops in Portland to give judge more time to rule
Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Feds refuse to extend temporary order barring troops in Portland to give judge more time to rule
U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut’s Oct. 5 temporary order, already extended once, is set to expire Sunday.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Feds refuse to extend temporary order barring troops in Portland to give judge more time to rule
Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Closing arguments set for this afternoon in 3-day federal trial
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Judge asked if each side would agree to extension of her 2nd temporary restraining order barring fed deployment of Nat Guard troops from any state to OR. Order lasts thru Sun.
Fed govt refused any extension. State urged judge to issue a brief preliminary injun at end of trial. No action yet.
Fed govt refused any extension. State urged judge to issue a brief preliminary injun at end of trial. No action yet.
October 31, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Judge asked if each side would agree to extension of her 2nd temporary restraining order barring fed deployment of Nat Guard troops from any state to OR. Order lasts thru Sun.
Fed govt refused any extension. State urged judge to issue a brief preliminary injun at end of trial. No action yet.
Fed govt refused any extension. State urged judge to issue a brief preliminary injun at end of trial. No action yet.
Happy Valley woman accused of punching federal officer during traffic stop
When the officer stopped the car and told driver to get out of her car, she said, “Nope, I’m not doing it. I am a lawyer and need to be in court,” an affidavit said.
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When the officer stopped the car and told driver to get out of her car, she said, “Nope, I’m not doing it. I am a lawyer and need to be in court,” an affidavit said.
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Happy Valley woman accused of punching federal officer during traffic stop after harassing him on road
When the officer stopped the woman's car and told her to step out, she said, "Nope ... I am a lawyer and need to be in court," an affidavit said.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Happy Valley woman accused of punching federal officer during traffic stop
When the officer stopped the car and told driver to get out of her car, she said, “Nope, I’m not doing it. I am a lawyer and need to be in court,” an affidavit said.
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When the officer stopped the car and told driver to get out of her car, she said, “Nope, I’m not doing it. I am a lawyer and need to be in court,” an affidavit said.
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Federal officials testify Portland police failed to protect ICE building amid protests
But the surge of federal officers to guard the building — dubbed “Operation Skip Jack Portland” — is unsustainable, they said.
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But the surge of federal officers to guard the building — dubbed “Operation Skip Jack Portland” — is unsustainable, they said.
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Federal officials testify Portland police failed to protect ICE building amid protests
But the surge of federal officers to guard the building — dubbed “Operation Skip Jack Portland” — is unsustainable, they said.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Federal officials testify Portland police failed to protect ICE building amid protests
But the surge of federal officers to guard the building — dubbed “Operation Skip Jack Portland” — is unsustainable, they said.
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But the surge of federal officers to guard the building — dubbed “Operation Skip Jack Portland” — is unsustainable, they said.
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Judge questions delay in removing OR Nat Guard from ICE building after her order
Feds call first witness, a Federal Protective Service supervisor who says surge of officers to provide 24hr security at ICE bldg in 'Operation Skip Jack Portland' is unsustainable.
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Feds call first witness, a Federal Protective Service supervisor who says surge of officers to provide 24hr security at ICE bldg in 'Operation Skip Jack Portland' is unsustainable.
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Judge questions delay in removing National Guard from Portland ICE building
Troops remained for eight hours after the judge issued her temporary ban. “They could have gotten the message to the Guardsmen if they felt it was important,” she said.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Judge questions delay in removing OR Nat Guard from ICE building after her order
Feds call first witness, a Federal Protective Service supervisor who says surge of officers to provide 24hr security at ICE bldg in 'Operation Skip Jack Portland' is unsustainable.
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Feds call first witness, a Federal Protective Service supervisor who says surge of officers to provide 24hr security at ICE bldg in 'Operation Skip Jack Portland' is unsustainable.
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National Guard troops were at Portland ICE building despite court ban, feds admit
Portland police Cmdr. Franz Schoening testifies he was ‘startled’ by federal officers’ indiscriminate use of force against passive protesters outside ICE facility.
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National Guard troops were at Portland ICE building despite court ban, feds admit
Portland police Cmdr. Franz Schoening testified at trial he was "startled" by federal officers' unjustified use of tear gas and other less-lethal munitions on passive protesters outside the ICE buildi...
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October 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
National Guard troops were at Portland ICE building despite court ban, feds admit
Portland police Cmdr. Franz Schoening testifies he was ‘startled’ by federal officers’ indiscriminate use of force against passive protesters outside ICE facility.
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Oregon National Guard troops were at Portland’s ICE facility hours after a judge on Oct. 4 barred their deployment in the city, a USDOJ lawyer admitted in court Monday.
Crt. Exhibit below shows ONG at ICE facility on 10/5
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Crt. Exhibit below shows ONG at ICE facility on 10/5
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Story to come on start of trial.
October 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Oregon National Guard troops were at Portland’s ICE facility hours after a judge on Oct. 4 barred their deployment in the city, a USDOJ lawyer admitted in court Monday.
Crt. Exhibit below shows ONG at ICE facility on 10/5
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Story to come on start of trial.
Crt. Exhibit below shows ONG at ICE facility on 10/5
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Story to come on start of trial.
BREAKING: 9th Circuit agrees to broader review of Oregon National Guard deployment: What happens next? www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
9th Circuit agrees to broader review of Oregon National Guard deployment: What happens next?
Separately, U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut is moving ahead with a trial starting Wednesday on the merits of the troop case.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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