by Ty Davison | May 28, 2021 | News & Commentary
After a year of Portland protests, activists see no end in sight – oregonlive.com: Fissures have developed within the protest community over actions by some that have harmed communities of color. That has caused support for protests to dwindle within the...
by Ty Davison | Mar 12, 2021 | News & Commentary
Mayor Ted Wheeler seeks $2 million to bring back uniformed police team to address spike in shootings – oregonlive.com: Days after Portland recorded its 20th homicide, Mayor Ted Wheeler said Thursday he’ll seek $2 million in one-time funding to allow more...
by Ty Davison | Jan 29, 2021 | News & Commentary
Oregon Supreme Court: State can compel cell phone unlocking: The authorities can legally order criminal defendants to swipe the pattern or punch in the passcode needed to unlock their cell phone, the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled. In an unanimous opinion written by...
by Ty Davison | Jan 23, 2021 | News & Commentary
Civil Rights Groups Ask Congress Not To Expand Domestic Terrorism Legal Authority I don’t know about the bill in question. This philosophy, however, is spot on: “In general, as we think about giving agencies new powers, it’s only prudent to consider...
by Ty Davison | Jan 7, 2021 | News & Commentary
I’ve seen arguments made that yesterday’s attack on the Capitol was an example of “white privilege.” I don’t think this is a good example of that. Consequences: 4 dead, 50+ arrested, and an active FBI search for other rioters. A sizable...
