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As Prosecutors and the Oregon Attorney General Spar, One State Employee Is Stuck in the Middle

Lawmakers questioned why that happened.

The Oregon Department of Justice Says Roy Jay Violated Settlement Agreement, Owes Millions in Restitution

The Oregon Department of Justice says African American Chamber President Roy Jay violated the terms of a 2017 settlement agreement by hiding assets.

Oregon Hate Crime Reform Bill Hits a Stumbling Block in Salem

“It would be a tragedy if we allowed another year to go by without providing necessary and adequate protections to Oregonians who have been the victims of bias crimes.”

The Oregon Department of Justice Says It Will Appeal Federal Judge Magistrate’s Ruling That Frank Gable Should Be Released

Oregon DOJ will appeal a federal magistrate judge’s ruling that Frank Gable should be released from prison.

Oregon District Attorney’s Association Email Raises Ethics Questions In Salem

The letter opposes a bill that would walk back mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for juvenile defendants.

Oregon Considers Changing Its Hate Crime Laws to Collect Better Data

Senate Bill 577 will create a hotline for hate crime victims and change the existing “intimidation” charge to a new “bias crime” charge.

Oregon Joins 16 Other States in Lawsuit to Stop Trump From Declaring National Emergency at Southern Border

Oregon yesterday joined 16 other U.S. states in a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for his attempt to use emergency powers to build a border wall.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Returns Campaign Contributions to Terry Bean, Who Was Re-Indicted on Sex Crime Charges Today

AG Ellen Rosenblum refunds $2.150 in contributions to Terry Bean, the civil rights leader and Democratic Party fundraiser who was indicted today on sex abuse charges.

The Oregon Department of Justice Releases Draft Legal Opinion on Land Board Composition

Richardson attended the meeting by phone.

We Asked Oregon’s Top Democrats: Should Jeff Merkley Be Allowed to Run for the U.S. Senate and the Presidency Simultaneously?

Merkley has been informally testing support in Salem for scrapping the law that restricts his ascent.

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