Courts
Months Before Indictment, Rosa Cazares Asked OLCC to Remove Her From All Cannabis Licenses
New records show that in June 2026—four months prior to her indictment—Cazares asked the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to strip all La Mota-related licenses (the OLCC database shows 41 La-Mota related licenses currently) of her name, essentially removing her from a leadership role on all licenses.
La Mota CEO Rosa Cazares, Indicted for Federal Tax Fraud, Could Face Years in Prison
A federal grand jury indicted the CEO and public face of the troubled La Mota cannabis chain on eight counts of tax fraud stemming from unpaid employment taxes in 2020 and 2021.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Ballot Grab
Oregon’s top elected officials hailed a Monday ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that blocked President Donald Trump from restricting vote-by-mail in the November midterms.
Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit That Sought Recount of Police-Hiring Ballot Initiative Signatures
A federal judge on Thursday effectively eliminated any remaining chance that an initiative seeking to hire more police officers with Portland’s climate tax dollars could appear on the November ballot.
Portlanders Suing Local Elections Officials Hire Former U.S. Justice Department Attorney
While at the U.S. Department of Justice, Abhishek Kambli represented the Trump Administration in court cases challenging the President’s executive orders. Now, Kambli has come to assist in a Portland case.
Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward
The embattled Southern Oregon lawman faces a criminal investigation and a complaint seeking to revoke his certification.
Oregon Officials Project Confidence After SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Vote-By-Mail
“My message to the President is clear: Keep your hands off our elections.”
Jury Awards Two Oaks Park AtmosFEAR Riders $275,000 Each
The girls were stuck upside down for 25 minutes in June 2024 due to a ride malfunction.
Petitioners Behind Police Initiative Sue City, County and State Elections Officials
The plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to order a new, independent review of all gathered signatures.
Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Efforts to Use Postal Service to Restrict Vote-By-Mail
“We've beaten them in court repeatedly, as have many other states. We're prepared to do that as many times as it takes because we're defending the Constitution and the right of Oregon to determine how we run elections.”
Oil Terminal Operator Sues City of Portland for Delaying Transfer of Franchise Agreement
Zenith Terminals LLC today filed a lawsuit alleging the city of Portland has unreasonably delayed approving the transfer of Zenith’s franchise agreement with the city to a purchaser of the terminal.
Many Arrested by Portland Police During ICE Protests Saw Cases Fizzle in Court
Protesters, counterprotesters and livestreamers who fought one another have all faced similar results in the court system.











