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Update for those following Portland's ICE land use appeal: The city has given the property owner two more weeks to submit info before meeting/deciding on the appeal.
That means a mtg won't happen until after Nov. 14.
Background here:
That means a mtg won't happen until after Nov. 14.
Background here:
Owner of Portland ICE building accuses city of ‘retaliatory’ land use ruling
The owner of the South Portland building that houses the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office says city leaders are unconstitutionally penalizing him for his choice in tenants.
www.opb.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Update for those following Portland's ICE land use appeal: The city has given the property owner two more weeks to submit info before meeting/deciding on the appeal.
That means a mtg won't happen until after Nov. 14.
Background here:
That means a mtg won't happen until after Nov. 14.
Background here:
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The US is suing four Oregon counties (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas &
Marion) alleging non-compliance with immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims these counties have ignored requests to turn over all non-citizens to ICE after completing their sentences.
katu.com/news/local/u...
Marion) alleging non-compliance with immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims these counties have ignored requests to turn over all non-citizens to ICE after completing their sentences.
katu.com/news/local/u...
US sues four Oregon counties, alleging non-compliance with federal immigration enforcement
The U.S. has filed a lawsuit against four Oregon counties—Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Marion—alleging non-compliance with federal immigration efforts.
katu.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The US is suing four Oregon counties (Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas &
Marion) alleging non-compliance with immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims these counties have ignored requests to turn over all non-citizens to ICE after completing their sentences.
katu.com/news/local/u...
Marion) alleging non-compliance with immigration enforcement. The lawsuit claims these counties have ignored requests to turn over all non-citizens to ICE after completing their sentences.
katu.com/news/local/u...
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The deployment of the Oregon National Guard to allegedly "war-ravaged" Portland would cost taxpayers an expected $3.8 million, at least:
Portland troop deployment expected to cost at least $3.8 million
Oregon lawmakers held a hearing on President Trump’s order for the first time Tuesday
www.opb.org
October 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The deployment of the Oregon National Guard to allegedly "war-ravaged" Portland would cost taxpayers an expected $3.8 million, at least:
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The claims analyst responded with the case number - 3:25-cv-1197-IM - and the complaint is now available in CourtListener.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/70751...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/70751...
Rossio v. City of Portland, 3:25-cv-01197 - CourtListener.com
Docket for Rossio v. City of Portland, 3:25-cv-01197 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
www.courtlistener.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The claims analyst responded with the case number - 3:25-cv-1197-IM - and the complaint is now available in CourtListener.
www.courtlistener.com/docket/70751...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/70751...
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Reminder: TONIGHT is my July Town Hall!
Join us from 6-8 PM in Cully at Love City Church (6025 NE Prescott St.) to hear a short update on recent Council action, ask questions and share your views on upcoming Council priorities, and connect with your neighbors!
#townhall #orpol
Join us from 6-8 PM in Cully at Love City Church (6025 NE Prescott St.) to hear a short update on recent Council action, ask questions and share your views on upcoming Council priorities, and connect with your neighbors!
#townhall #orpol
July 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been taken away.
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
The Men Trump Deported to a Salvadoran Prison
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been…
www.propublica.org
July 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
On March 15, President Donald Trump’s administration sent more than 230 Venezuelan immigrants to a prison in El Salvador. Last week, the men were released as suddenly as they’d been taken away.
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
Now, their stories will begin to be told.
Starting here 👇
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The Mental Health Alliance issued a demand to the City of Portland today, in the absence of a police accountability system, for an unlimited and independent investigation of the death of Damon Lamarr Johnson.
www.mentalhealthalliance.org/wp-content/u...
www.mentalhealthalliance.org/wp-content/u...
July 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The Mental Health Alliance issued a demand to the City of Portland today, in the absence of a police accountability system, for an unlimited and independent investigation of the death of Damon Lamarr Johnson.
www.mentalhealthalliance.org/wp-content/u...
www.mentalhealthalliance.org/wp-content/u...
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Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
SEIU California | SEIU California President David Huerta Injured, Detained at ICE Raid in Los Angeles
We are proud of President Huerta’s righteous participation as a community observer, in keeping with his long history of advocating for immigrant workers and with the highest values of our movement…
seiuca.org
June 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And now 750,000 SEIU workers are standing up behind him.
seiuca.org/press-releas...
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In the spirit of Dan Handelman, please doggedly submit public comment on amendments to PPB directives!
Portlanders: the Police Bureau is trying to amend the rules so they don't have to report information on officers who have been disciplined for excessive force / other violations during investigations those officers are involved in.
You can submit comment here.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WPQRK3
You can submit comment here.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/3WPQRK3
0320.00 Directive Feedback (2UR)
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
May 29, 2025 at 5:16 AM
In the spirit of Dan Handelman, please doggedly submit public comment on amendments to PPB directives!
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Whatcha doing Wed night?
6:35 PM
• PPB Community Engagement & Recent Attendance of Elected Official Town Halls
o Invited Guests: Chief Bob Day, Assistant Chief Lovell, Deputy Chief Chris Gjovik
▪ PCCEP Questions
▪ Community Questions
www.portland.gov/pccep/events...
6:35 PM
• PPB Community Engagement & Recent Attendance of Elected Official Town Halls
o Invited Guests: Chief Bob Day, Assistant Chief Lovell, Deputy Chief Chris Gjovik
▪ PCCEP Questions
▪ Community Questions
www.portland.gov/pccep/events...
PCCEP Full Committee Meeting 3.26.25
www.portland.gov
March 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Whatcha doing Wed night?
6:35 PM
• PPB Community Engagement & Recent Attendance of Elected Official Town Halls
o Invited Guests: Chief Bob Day, Assistant Chief Lovell, Deputy Chief Chris Gjovik
▪ PCCEP Questions
▪ Community Questions
www.portland.gov/pccep/events...
6:35 PM
• PPB Community Engagement & Recent Attendance of Elected Official Town Halls
o Invited Guests: Chief Bob Day, Assistant Chief Lovell, Deputy Chief Chris Gjovik
▪ PCCEP Questions
▪ Community Questions
www.portland.gov/pccep/events...
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“It’s an intimidating exercise. The process is the punishment,” Loy said. “Even if charges are never filed, people have to look over their shoulder to wonder, is the government going to come after me because I report something that the government doesn’t like me to say?” www.kqed.org/news/1202597...
FCC Investigates SF Radio Station for ICE Reporting, Sparking Press Freedom Fears | KQED
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said the agency is investigating San Francisco-based KCBS for its coverage of immigration enforcement actions in San José.
www.kqed.org
February 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
“It’s an intimidating exercise. The process is the punishment,” Loy said. “Even if charges are never filed, people have to look over their shoulder to wonder, is the government going to come after me because I report something that the government doesn’t like me to say?” www.kqed.org/news/1202597...
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Last words of Steven Nelson, executed tonight in Texas
February 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Last words of Steven Nelson, executed tonight in Texas
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Earlier this afternoon, a massive bus was seen parked at the ICE building in Portland. At the same time, a PPB vehicle was parked directly across the street facing the ICE building.
January 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Earlier this afternoon, a massive bus was seen parked at the ICE building in Portland. At the same time, a PPB vehicle was parked directly across the street facing the ICE building.
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See you tomorrow
December 4, 2024 at 1:39 AM
See you tomorrow
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Street Roots staff recently announced their intent to unionize with CWA, with eligible workers voting unanimously in favor of the decision. Staff say they hope to receive voluntary recognition from the social justice nonprofit's board.
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/12...
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/12...
Street Roots Staff Announce Intent to Unionize
Staff members at Street Roots, the Portland nonprofit that publishes a weekly newspaper focused on homelessness and social justice issues, announced their plan to unionize with Communications Workers ...
www.portlandmercury.com
December 3, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Street Roots staff recently announced their intent to unionize with CWA, with eligible workers voting unanimously in favor of the decision. Staff say they hope to receive voluntary recognition from the social justice nonprofit's board.
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/12...
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2024/12...
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November 14, 2024 at 4:24 AM
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Gonzalez cries his Trump "rigged!" tears.
Auditor's office: "Across the nation, elections officials find themselves under attack and painted as politically motivated when they are simply performing their jobs as local bodies or the public have asked them to..."
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Auditor's office: "Across the nation, elections officials find themselves under attack and painted as politically motivated when they are simply performing their jobs as local bodies or the public have asked them to..."
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
October 21, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Gonzalez cries his Trump "rigged!" tears.
Auditor's office: "Across the nation, elections officials find themselves under attack and painted as politically motivated when they are simply performing their jobs as local bodies or the public have asked them to..."
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Auditor's office: "Across the nation, elections officials find themselves under attack and painted as politically motivated when they are simply performing their jobs as local bodies or the public have asked them to..."
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
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I hope you will use #BannedBooksWeek to stand beside your local library workers in the fight for the right to read. This is a great time to read up and get your hands dirty.
It isn't a time to "celebrate." That's just weird, especially given the escalating attacks on libraries.
It isn't a time to "celebrate." That's just weird, especially given the escalating attacks on libraries.
September 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM
I hope you will use #BannedBooksWeek to stand beside your local library workers in the fight for the right to read. This is a great time to read up and get your hands dirty.
It isn't a time to "celebrate." That's just weird, especially given the escalating attacks on libraries.
It isn't a time to "celebrate." That's just weird, especially given the escalating attacks on libraries.
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Looks like my birthday gift came early, but just in time for my vacation. We made the mayor mad again. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/0...
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler blasts judge for delaying new police oversight board: Short-sighted and politically driven
U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon's ruling prevents the mayor and current city council members from appointing people to a nominating committee that will select members of a new civilian police ove...
www.oregonlive.com
August 31, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Looks like my birthday gift came early, but just in time for my vacation. We made the mayor mad again. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2024/0...
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Looks like I shouldn't have made it in Novelette either (maybe)?
Instead "Upstart" (which I was shocked not to see, it's GREAT): clarkesworldmagazine.com/lu_12_22/
& "Hummingbird, Resting on Honeysuckles": clarkesworldmagazine.com/yang_11_22/
You can angry-read both at @clarkesworldmagazine.com
Instead "Upstart" (which I was shocked not to see, it's GREAT): clarkesworldmagazine.com/lu_12_22/
& "Hummingbird, Resting on Honeysuckles": clarkesworldmagazine.com/yang_11_22/
You can angry-read both at @clarkesworldmagazine.com
February 15, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Looks like I shouldn't have made it in Novelette either (maybe)?
Instead "Upstart" (which I was shocked not to see, it's GREAT): clarkesworldmagazine.com/lu_12_22/
& "Hummingbird, Resting on Honeysuckles": clarkesworldmagazine.com/yang_11_22/
You can angry-read both at @clarkesworldmagazine.com
Instead "Upstart" (which I was shocked not to see, it's GREAT): clarkesworldmagazine.com/lu_12_22/
& "Hummingbird, Resting on Honeysuckles": clarkesworldmagazine.com/yang_11_22/
You can angry-read both at @clarkesworldmagazine.com
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Everyone's talking about the mouse, but dozens of other classic films moved into the public domain this year, including:
🎬 The Cameraman (Buster Keaton)
🎞️ Easy Virtue (Alfred Hitchcock)
⚔️The Passion of Joan Of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer) ⬇️
Explore our curated list: blog.archive.org/2024/01/04/t...
🎬 The Cameraman (Buster Keaton)
🎞️ Easy Virtue (Alfred Hitchcock)
⚔️The Passion of Joan Of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer) ⬇️
Explore our curated list: blog.archive.org/2024/01/04/t...
January 5, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Everyone's talking about the mouse, but dozens of other classic films moved into the public domain this year, including:
🎬 The Cameraman (Buster Keaton)
🎞️ Easy Virtue (Alfred Hitchcock)
⚔️The Passion of Joan Of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer) ⬇️
Explore our curated list: blog.archive.org/2024/01/04/t...
🎬 The Cameraman (Buster Keaton)
🎞️ Easy Virtue (Alfred Hitchcock)
⚔️The Passion of Joan Of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer) ⬇️
Explore our curated list: blog.archive.org/2024/01/04/t...