In court, civil rights groups question constitutionality of laws business leaders want the mayor to enforce On April 21, several area civil rights groups, charities and religious organizations united to file an amicus brief in the ongoing appeal of Alexan ...
28 Apr 2016 - Emily Green
In the wake of the COAB chairman's resignation, a pattern of infighting, mistrust and general frustration with a lack of process emerged. UPDATE June 1, 2016: On the heels of Kathleen Saadat's resignation, COAB member and co-chair of the Mental ...
13 Oct 2015 - Emily Green
The Department of Justice’s statement could affect the future of Portland’s camping ban People experiencing homelessness and their advocates got a powerful new ally in their corner when it comes to decriminalizing sleeping outdoors — the U.S. Department ...
14 Aug 2015 - Emily Green
Law enforcement and police accountability advocates alike are warming to the idea of requiring officers to film their encounters with citizens – a trend that promises to profoundly change law enforcement. Proponents of the idea expect that equipping offic ...
3 Oct 2014 - Jake Thomas