Courts
Judge Declines to Dismiss Douglas County Elections Case
The continuation of the case will keep attention focused on some of the participants’ larger aim—to end Oregon’s vote-by-mail system.
“Lost His Grip on Reality”: Michael Bivins Sentenced for Hate Crimes
The former journalist went on a 2022 spree targeting Portland-area minority groups, baffling those who’d known him.
“You’re Not Talking Shit Anymore, Are You?”: Veteran Alleges Federal Agents Targeted Him for Assault
A Marine veteran intends to sue the federal government after twice being tackled to the ground last week by federal agents while protesting outside ICE headquarters in South Portland.
Coworking Office Kiln’s Southeast Portland Building and Parking Lot Vandalized
Six masked individuals threw paint on Kiln’s building and damaged 14 cars in its parking lot on Thursday evening.
Swastikas Scrawled on Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education
Staffers at the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education in Northwest Portland arrived early on July 29 to find several swastikas painted on the outside of the building.
Secretary of State Opens Investigation of Umpqua Public Transit District’s Response to May Election
The district’s CEO disputes one of the results and won’t pay his district’s share of election costs.
Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University, Alleging Branded Gear Causes Confusion
Columbia Sportswear sued Columbia University in U.S. District Court for Oregon today, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition and breach of contract.
Wheels of Justice Grind Slowly in Douglas County Election Dispute
“But I know this: there are going to be fireworks.”
Rayfield Joins Coalition of Attorneys General Suing to Restore Education Grants
Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined 20 other attorneys general to sue the Trump administration for freezing $6.8 billion in nationwide education grants—including about $73 million to Oregon schools.
Judge Orders Immediate Release of First Asylum Seeker Arrested Outside Portland Immigration Court
A Mexican asylum seeker who was detained outside of Portland Immigration Court on June 2 must be immediately released, U.S. District Court Judge Amy Baggio ruled on Monday afternoon.
Portland City Council Looking for Means to Expel ICE From South Waterfront
The Portland City Council and the Trump administration are engaged in brinkmanship over the operation of a U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement facility on the South Waterfront.
Federal Judge Finds DHS Violated Immigration and Nationality Act in Attempt to Detain Asylum Seeker
U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon last week ruled that a 24-year-old Mexican asylum seeker was detained unlawfully outside of Portland immigration court on June 5.