Shaanth Nanguneri
@shaanthx.bsky.social
I cover state government with an eye for stories involving courts, health, criminal justice and public records @oregoncapitalchronicle.com | UCLA alum |
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DHS response: “The Department of Homeland Security reserves the right to use its own property to support its own operations in the mission given to it by the American people to uphold the laws they passed through Congress. No lawsuit is going to stop us from fulfilling that mission.”
Suspecting the federal government plans to open a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Newport’s airport early next year, the state of Oregon asked a federal judge to block construction. buff.ly/YIjHiTZ
Anticipating early 2026 opening, Oregon seeks to block potential Newport ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon attorneys say the Trump administration is skirting environmental regulations which would require notice to create such a facility.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
DHS response: “The Department of Homeland Security reserves the right to use its own property to support its own operations in the mission given to it by the American people to uphold the laws they passed through Congress. No lawsuit is going to stop us from fulfilling that mission.”
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Suspecting the federal government plans to open a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Newport’s airport early next year, the state of Oregon asked a federal judge to block construction. buff.ly/YIjHiTZ
Anticipating early 2026 opening, Oregon seeks to block potential Newport ICE facility • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon attorneys say the Trump administration is skirting environmental regulations which would require notice to create such a facility.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Suspecting the federal government plans to open a large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility near Newport’s airport early next year, the state of Oregon asked a federal judge to block construction. buff.ly/YIjHiTZ
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Though unintentional, Oregon's Capitol now has the largest set of gender-neutral bathrooms of any state legislature. It was a practical move during building upgrades to ensure enough bathrooms for anyone visiting @shaanthx.bsky.social reports:
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Oregon Capitol gains largest set of gender-neutral bathrooms in any state legislature • Oregon Capital Chronicle
In two newly-opened halls hugging the rotunda of Oregon’s Capitol, a set of wooden doors stand side by side, wall to floor. Mirrors with sinks and bright lights radiate in the background, with a sign ...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Though unintentional, Oregon's Capitol now has the largest set of gender-neutral bathrooms of any state legislature. It was a practical move during building upgrades to ensure enough bathrooms for anyone visiting @shaanthx.bsky.social reports:
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/12/o...
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Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
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My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
Nicole Foy
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
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Multnomah County District Attorney’s office says only Attorney General Dan Rayfield has the resources to investigate excessive force concerns, but the attorney general will seek District Attorney Nathan Vasquez’s stamp of approval.
Portland’s DA balked at charging federal agents under Oregon law. Then AG Rayfield stepped in
The top local prosecutor in the Portland area is cautioning against “unreasonable expectations” for his ability to charge federal agents using state law, after signing onto a statement last week warning the Trump administration that its officers could be held accountable for excessive force.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Multnomah County District Attorney’s office says only Attorney General Dan Rayfield has the resources to investigate excessive force concerns, but the attorney general will seek District Attorney Nathan Vasquez’s stamp of approval.
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Gov. Tina Kotek made it official: She's running for a second term. More via @shaanthx.bsky.social: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/04/o...
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek confirms she will be seeking reelection in 2026 • Oregon Capital Chronicle
As the state fights slow economic growth and unemployment, Kotek framed herself as a champion of Oregon who would defend working families.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Gov. Tina Kotek made it official: She's running for a second term. More via @shaanthx.bsky.social: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/12/04/o...
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Reporter @shaanthx.bsky.social recently traveled to Newport to learn more about the coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon.
‘People will boycott’: How a coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Hundreds of Oregonians from Newport and nearby have turned out to two public meetings to voice unanimous opposition to a potential facility.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reporter @shaanthx.bsky.social recently traveled to Newport to learn more about the coastal city's fight against ICE is making waves across Oregon.
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A federal contractor representing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.
ICE contractor informs Oregon agency of incoming Newport action: ‘Something’s going on’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
It’s the clearest sign yet that a detention center could be coming to the fishing city, where residents have vowed to resist those plans.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A federal contractor representing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.
A federal contractor representing ICE told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.
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ICE contractor informs Oregon agency of incoming Newport action: ‘Something’s going on’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
It’s the clearest sign yet that a detention center could be coming to the fishing city, where residents have vowed to resist those plans.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A federal contractor representing ICE told Oregon officials last week that they are preparing an analysis of an unspecified project that would have significant environmental ramifications for the coastal city of Newport.
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@willametteu.bsky.social students, the Oregon Capital Chronicle is hiring! We're looking for an intern to cover the February 2026 Oregon legislative session. It's a part-time role - more details for students here on their handshake:
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November 24, 2025 at 7:42 PM
@willametteu.bsky.social students, the Oregon Capital Chronicle is hiring! We're looking for an intern to cover the February 2026 Oregon legislative session. It's a part-time role - more details for students here on their handshake:
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In ICE masking news: The federal government has sued California to prevent enforcement of the state's "No Secret Police Act," which bans federal law and immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks on duty in most circumstances.
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Trump administration sues California over law banning masked federal agents
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit over California’s new laws banning federal agents from wearing masks and requiring them to have identification while conducting operations in the state.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
In ICE masking news: The federal government has sued California to prevent enforcement of the state's "No Secret Police Act," which bans federal law and immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks on duty in most circumstances.
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“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman.
“We’ve been underestimated.”
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“We’ve been underestimated.”
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Federal defense contractor backs out of potential Oregon Coast ICE facility
A defense contractor with a history of providing housing for military operations withdrew its inquiry seeking land at the Newport Municipal Airport, a city official said Wednesday, as growing evidence...
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November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman.
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
“We’ve been underestimated.”
www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...
“The most consistent anti-Indian bigotry online focuses on the H-1B visa program, of which Indian nationals are the biggest beneficiaries”
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Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans | CNN
How bad is it? Even Indian Americans like Kash Patel and Nikki Haley in the MAGA coalition are being targeted.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
“The most consistent anti-Indian bigotry online focuses on the H-1B visa program, of which Indian nationals are the biggest beneficiaries”
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At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
A vague letter from a Texas-based defense contractor spurred concern in Newport that the federal government would seek to establish an immigration detention facility on Oregon’s Central Coast. buff.ly/AUbX4Qt
Military housing contractor sought Newport airport lease site before ICE facility reports • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A Nov. 4 letter addressed to the city by a Texas-based defense contractor sheds light on some of the pressures facing local officials.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
At a special city council meeting tonight, Newport City Manager Nina Vetter confirmed that the contractor Team Housing Solutions has withdrawn its letter of intent to lease the property at the city's municipal airport. Story to come for @oregoncapitalchronicle.com, still have a 2 hour meeting to go.
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This morning, the president ordered states to not distribute full SNAP benefits for November, and demanded that states “undo” any benefits payments that have already been sent to working families for food.
Read our statement in response.
Read our statement in response.
November 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This morning, the president ordered states to not distribute full SNAP benefits for November, and demanded that states “undo” any benefits payments that have already been sent to working families for food.
Read our statement in response.
Read our statement in response.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts as states warn of ‘catastrophic impact’
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November 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week, now that the U.S. Supreme Court has stayed those rulings.
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NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
Trump Administration Demands States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
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Among new fines: $500 for “obstructing the usual use, enjoyment or access to federal property” and $200 for wearing a mask, hood, disguise or device (read inflatable costume) "while violating any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.” oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/06/r...
DHS speeds rule that could permit more fines and arrests of protesters at federal buildings • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The rule, originally proposed in the final Biden administration, was set to take effect at the start of 2026 but has been activated now.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Among new fines: $500 for “obstructing the usual use, enjoyment or access to federal property” and $200 for wearing a mask, hood, disguise or device (read inflatable costume) "while violating any federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.” oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/11/06/r...
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Federal Protective Service officers are directed to arrest people who commit crime while wearing masks.
Homeland Security fast-tracks expanded arrest powers off federal property
Federal Protective Service officers are directed to arrest people who commit crime while wearing masks.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Federal Protective Service officers are directed to arrest people who commit crime while wearing masks.
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The scenes from protest activity outside a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facilities in south Portland have led Portland’s city attorney and the city’s police bureau to allege federal agents used excessive force. buff.ly/JTRbOzl
Oregon Democrats push for charging federal agents with state law. Police say not so fast • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Local law enforcement are facing heightened pressure from Oregon’s top Congressional lawmakers to begin the process of investigating.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The scenes from protest activity outside a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facilities in south Portland have led Portland’s city attorney and the city’s police bureau to allege federal agents used excessive force. buff.ly/JTRbOzl
Oregon Attorney General Rayfield also recently established a federal "oversight and accountability reporting form." A formal investigation may not come from a report, site notes, but "it supports ongoing efforts to promote federal oversight and accountability."
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November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Oregon Attorney General Rayfield also recently established a federal "oversight and accountability reporting form." A formal investigation may not come from a report, site notes, but "it supports ongoing efforts to promote federal oversight and accountability."
app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/2e2d2...
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If you have concerns or information about possible actions that may violate individual rights or raise legal or constitutional concerns, we encourage you to share them. Your report helps us promote transparency, accountability, and protect the rights of Oregonians.
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
If you have concerns or information about possible actions that may violate individual rights or raise legal or constitutional concerns, we encourage you to share them. Your report helps us promote transparency, accountability, and protect the rights of Oregonians.
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We will use your reports to document concerns, identify patterns, and better understand broader issues over time. While submitting a report may not result in a formal investigation or legal action, it supports ongoing efforts to promote federal oversight and accountability.
October 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We will use your reports to document concerns, identify patterns, and better understand broader issues over time. While submitting a report may not result in a formal investigation or legal action, it supports ongoing efforts to promote federal oversight and accountability.