Law Enforcement & Legal Issues Archives
August 04, 2005
August 03, 2005
July 28, 2005
July 16, 2005
July 15, 2005
July 14, 2005
- (Updated) Bradley F. Tellam's Curious Ideas On Ethics
- The Same-Sex Switcheroo Smackdown
- FBI Copped To Lack Of Evidence Before Arresting Mayfield
July 13, 2005
July 10, 2005
July 07, 2005
June 28, 2005
- (Updated) Jury Rebuffs Kendra James Lawsuit
June 24, 2005
June 13, 2005
June 01, 2005
May 29, 2005
May 19, 2005
May 18, 2005
May 11, 2005
May 10, 2005
- Saltzman Takes One Amendment Out, Puts Another One In
- Further Notes On Who Will (Or Can) Hear The Beam Appeal
May 03, 2005
April 28, 2005
April 24, 2005
April 22, 2005
April 21, 2005
April 19, 2005
April 18, 2005
April 17, 2005
- Request For Comments On Proposed 'Charter Review' Weblog
- Revisionist History In The Same-Sex Marriage Fight
April 15, 2005
April 14, 2005
- (Updated) Supreme Court Same-Sex Smackdown
April 13, 2005
April 08, 2005
April 05, 2005
- Council Should Refer 'Voter-Owned Elections' To Voters
- (Updated) Feds Re-Admit Using PATRIOT Act Against Mayfield
March 31, 2005
- (Updated) AP Issues Correction On Brandon Mayfield Story
- Other People's JTTF Coverage, Again
- Decision On JTTF Oversight Postponed Three Weeks
March 30, 2005
- Judge Rules In Favor Of Francesconi Contributors
- Denver Questions JTTF Participation
- Some New And Remaindered JTTF Links
- JTTF Questions Just Get Curiouser And Curiouser
March 29, 2005
- KGW Obtains Police Bureau Memo On JTTF Issues
- Feds Admit Using 'Sneak And Peek' Against Innocent Portland Man
- Getting Back To Basics In The JTTF Oversight Debate
- New FBI Website On JTTF Fails To Answer Important Questions
- (Updated) 'Do your own research... Make your own decisions'
March 28, 2005
- A Friendly Warning About Debating The JTTF On This Site
- (Updated) Neighborhood Activist Seeks Delay Of JTTF Resolution
- Prior Discussions On Review Of JTTF Records
- Inside The Mind Of A Local Terrorism 'Expert'
March 27, 2005
March 26, 2005
March 25, 2005
- Oregon's Blogosphere On Portland And The JTTF
- 'We won't overstate the stakes here'
- Countering The Rhetoric On Opening Grand Jury Records
March 24, 2005
March 23, 2005
- (Updated) Early Federal (And Media) Reaction To City's JTTF Demands
- Anyone Going Down To Salem Tomorrow?
- City Sets March 30 Showdown Over Joint Terrorism Task Force
March 22, 2005
March 18, 2005
March 17, 2005
- City Auditor Fighting To Keep Head Of Independent Police Review
- A Superficial Look At Training Requirements For JTTF Officers
March 16, 2005
March 14, 2005
March 10, 2005
March 09, 2005
March 07, 2005
March 06, 2005
March 04, 2005
March 03, 2005
March 01, 2005
February 27, 2005
- The Righteous Wing's War On Civil Unions In Oregon
- Open Letter To Michael Arrieta-Walden, 'Oregonian' Public Editor
February 24, 2005
February 23, 2005
February 22, 2005
February 18, 2005
February 17, 2005
- (Updated) Senators Introduce Bill Guaranteeing FOIA Privileges To Bloggers
- So Just What Did They Say?
February 16, 2005
February 12, 2005
February 09, 2005
February 08, 2005
February 06, 2005
February 01, 2005
- 'Communique' Files FOIA Request Regarding JTTF
- The Measure 36 Challenge, Part Three
- The Measure 36 Challenge, Part Two
- The Measure 36 Challenge, Part One
January 29, 2005
January 23, 2005
January 16, 2005
January 13, 2005
January 09, 2005
January 05, 2005
December 31, 2004
December 30, 2004
December 26, 2004
December 24, 2004
December 23, 2004
December 20, 2004
December 19, 2004
December 18, 2004
December 17, 2004
December 14, 2004
- City To Repeal And Replace 'Obstructions As Nuisances' Law?
- (Updated) Oregon Supreme Court Hears Same-Sex Marriage Arguments Tomorrow
December 11, 2004
December 08, 2004
December 03, 2004
December 02, 2004
November 30, 2004
November 29, 2004
- (Updated) Republican State Senator To Introduce Civil Unions Legislation
- City Council Prepares For Impact Of Measure 37
November 15, 2004
November 03, 2004
November 01, 2004
- (Updated) Defending Marriage By Redefining Voting?
October 13, 2004
October 12, 2004
October 11, 2004
October 10, 2004
October 05, 2004
October 03, 2004
September 19, 2004
- Open Thread For 'Town Hall' On Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) A Random Sunday Tour Of The Marriage Front
September 15, 2004
- (Updated) Three Francesconi Contributors Indicted For Illegal Donations
- (Updated) 'Equality Is Not The Privilege Of The Majority'
September 14, 2004
September 09, 2004
August 24, 2004
August 15, 2004
August 13, 2004
August 08, 2004
August 06, 2004
August 05, 2004
August 04, 2004
August 03, 2004
August 02, 2004
August 01, 2004
July 28, 2004
July 26, 2004
- (Updated) Perez Family Sues City, Sery, Macomber
- Anti-Marriage Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot
July 23, 2004
- Explanatory Statement Drafted For Anti-Marriage Ballot Measure
- 'Use Of Force' Write-Ups To Be More Extensive Than Thought
July 22, 2004
July 20, 2004
July 18, 2004
July 16, 2004
- (Updated) And The Kingdom Crumbles Some More
- City Council To Vote On Cross-Assignment Legislative Authority
- Court Of Appeals Refers Marriage Case To State Supremes
July 12, 2004
July 11, 2004
July 09, 2004
- Right-Wing Seeks To Place 'Special Rights' In Oregon Constitution
- (Updated) Breaking News: Oregon Reportedly Must Register Same-Sex Marriages
- (Updated) Code Provision Scuttled Proposal On Police Bureau
- Anti-Marriage Forces Unable To Conceal Their Real Bigotries
July 08, 2004
July 07, 2004
July 03, 2004
July 02, 2004
June 30, 2004
June 28, 2004
- Marriage Opponents 'Upbeat' As Supporters Allege Petition Irregularities
- (Updated) Recall-Happy Right-Winger Again Violates Campaign Finance Rules
June 27, 2004
June 26, 2004
June 24, 2004
June 22, 2004
June 18, 2004
- (Updated) Bill Sizemore Evades Jail Time
June 14, 2004
- Brandon Mayfield To Speak At City Club Forum
- (Updated) Portland Police Bureau Seeks Volunteers For New Review Boards
June 12, 2004
June 07, 2004
June 05, 2004
June 03, 2004
June 01, 2004
May 31, 2004
May 30, 2004
- (Updated) David Reinhard Is A Little Confused
May 26, 2004
May 25, 2004
May 18, 2004
May 14, 2004
- (Updated) Updates From The Same-Sex Marriage Front
May 12, 2004
May 11, 2004
May 06, 2004
- (Updated) Chief Foxworth, Mayor Katz Respond To Letter From Inquest Jurors
- Oregon Moves To Block Order To Register Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
May 05, 2004
- (Updated) Inquest Jurors Criticize Police Bureau Training
- (Updated) Recall District Attorney Michael Schrunk
May 04, 2004
May 02, 2004
May 01, 2004
April 30, 2004
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three Wrap-Up
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour Six
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour Five
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour Four
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour Three
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour Two
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Three, Hour One
April 29, 2004
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two Wrap-Up
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Seven
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Six
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Five
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Four
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Three
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour Two
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day Two, Hour One
April 28, 2004
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One Wrap-Up
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Seven
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Six
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Five
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Four
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Three
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour Two
- (Updated) Jury Of Inquest: Day One, Hour One
April 27, 2004
- (Updated) Getting Ready On The Eve Of The Inquest
- OregonLive Weblog To Cover Jury Of Inquest From The Courtroom
April 22, 2004
- Two Developments On Two Fronts In The Same-Sex Marriage Battle
- (Updated) Grand Jury Refuses To Indict Officer Jason Sery
April 20, 2004
- Local Weblogs Parse Same-Sex Marriage Decision
- Police Will Be Required To Write-Up Use Of Guns
- (Updated) Parties To Same-Sex Marriage Case Present Their Spin
- (Updated) Circuit Court Judge Dodges Same-Sex Marriage Issue
April 18, 2004
April 16, 2004
- (Updated) Marriage As The Doorway To Benefits
April 15, 2004
April 13, 2004
April 12, 2004
April 11, 2004
April 06, 2004
April 05, 2004
April 04, 2004
April 03, 2004
April 02, 2004
April 01, 2004
- (Updated) The Problem With Officer Jason Sery
March 31, 2004
March 30, 2004
- A Statutory Look At Juries Of Inquest
- District Attorney To Conduct Public Inquest Into Perez Shooting
- (Updated) Mayor Katz Calls For Public Inquest In Shooting Death Of Jahar Perez
March 28, 2004
March 27, 2004
March 26, 2004
- Multnomah County Holds First Public Hearing On Same-Sex Marriage
- Exclusive: City Again Moves To Fine Mirador Over Mural
- (Updated) Court Rejects Legislators' Motion To Intervene
March 25, 2004
- (Updated) Republican Legislators Move To Intervene In Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit
- (Updated) Arrangement To Speed Same-Sex Marriage Dispute To Supreme Court Begins
March 24, 2004
March 22, 2004
March 19, 2004
- (Updated) ACLU Of Oregon To Sue State Over Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) Governor Confirms State Will Not Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
- Report From The City Club Forum On Marriage
- Citizen Involvement Committee Hears Testimony On Public Process
March 18, 2004
- County Attorney Begins Referencing 'Cooper' Precedent
- Lawsuit Filed To Stop Benton County From Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- New Parks Exclusion Ordinance To Undergo Further Changes
March 17, 2004
- (Updated) Oregon Supreme Court Asks For Arguments On 'Standing'
- (Updated) ACLU Offers Reminder Of Commitment To JTTF Oversight
- Multnomah County To Hold Hearings On Marriage
- (Updated) Lane County Attorney Advises Against Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
March 16, 2004
- The Eventual Legal Status Of Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- State Refuses To Certify Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- (Updated) Benton To Become Second Oregon County To Issue Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- Unsurprisingly, Anti-Marriage Forces Focus On Oregon Constitution
March 15, 2004
- (Updated) Young Creatives Again Permitted To Perform In Bars And Clubs
- The Folly Of Kelly Clark And Hardy Myers
- Three Comments Filed On 'Affirmation Of Marriage Act'
- (Updated) County Continues Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- Examining Multnomah County's Options
March 14, 2004
March 13, 2004
March 12, 2004
- (Updated) Correction: Attorney General's Opinion Supports County's Argument, But Urges Respect For Legal Process
- (Updated) Breaking News: Attorney General Sides With Same-Sex Marriage Opponents
- Hearings Set In Multnomah County Same-Sex Marriage Case
- Governor To Hold News Conference This Afternoon
- 'Oregonian' On Public Meetings Law
March 11, 2004
- So Just What Did Happen In The Multnomah County Lawsuit Today?
- Breaking News: Citizen Committee To Discuss The 'Process Question'
- 'Faliure To Disperse' No Longer An Offense
- (Updated) Exclusive: County Has Not Been Ordered To Justify Its Actions
- (Updated) Breaking News: Groups Ask Oregon Supreme Court To Halt Same-Sex Marriages
- Just Another Lawyer?
March 10, 2004
- (Updated) No Opinion From Attorney General Until Next Week?
- (Updated) More Votes For The 'Civil Unions For All' Solution
- Oregon Anti-Marriage Amendment Receives Draft Ballot Title
- Is The Lawsuit Against Multnomah County Merely A Political Tool?
March 09, 2004
- (Updated) Roberts' Charter Amendment Sent To Sub-Committee
- State Legislative Counsel Releases Legal Opinion On Same-Sex Marriage
March 08, 2004
- Lonnie Roberts Strikes Back
- Two Random Things About Kelly Clark
- (Updated) Judge Refuses Request For Temporary Restraining Order
March 07, 2004
- (Updated) How The Process Unfolded
- (Updated) A Same-Sex Tour Through 'The Sunday Oregonian'
March 06, 2004
March 05, 2004
- On The Matter Of Standing
- Analysis Of Lawsuit Against Multnomah County, Part III
- Analysis Of Lawsuit Against Multnomah County, Part II
- Analysis Of Lawsuit Against Multnomah County, Part I
- Lawsuit Filed Against Multnomah County Officials
- (Updated) The Process Distraction, Part II
March 04, 2004
- Same-Sex Marriage Opponents To File Lawsuit Friday Morning
- Other Oregon Counties Now Debating Same-Sex Marriage
- What Newspapers Do Best
- (Updated) The Process Distraction
- Three Anti-Marriage Initiatives Withdrawn
March 03, 2004
- (Updated) Same-Sex Symmetry
- (Updated) Mayoral And Council Candidates On Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) Francesconi Delays Council Action On Park Exclusions
- Weblog Links On Same-Sex Marriage
- Fifth Initiative Filed Against Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) Analysis And Commentary On Same-Sex Marriage In Oregon
- News Links On Same-Sex Marriage
- Equal Rights Under The Law
- (Updated) Breaking News: State Attorney General Releases Statement On Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) Multnomah County Begins Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
- (Updated) Late Night At 501 SE Hawthorne
March 02, 2004
- The Politics Of Local Same-Sex Marriage
- (Updated) Breaking News: Multnomah County To Begin Issuing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
March 01, 2004
- City Council To Consider New Rules For Park Exclusions
- (Updated) 'Oregonian' Profiles Four Pastors In Anti-Marriage Debate
February 28, 2004
- (Updated) Kelly Boggs Profiled In 'News-Register'
- (Updated) Representative Kafoury Resigns House Seat, Kruse To Follow
February 27, 2004
- Police Issue Alert On Sexual Assaults
- (Updated) Draft Ballot Titles Released For Anti-Marriage Initiatives
- (Updated) Does The Constitution Apply To Deborah Kafoury And Jeff Kruse?
February 25, 2004
February 24, 2004
- (Updated) Oregon's Gay Rights Divisions (And The Threat To The Social Fabric)
- (Updated) City Council Likely To Designate Part of Sunderland Yard As A Campground?
February 22, 2004
February 20, 2004
- Are Two Of The Marriage Initiatives Improperly Filed?
- (Updated) Who Is Kelly Boggs?
- (Updated) Fight Over Gay Marriage Comes To Oregon
February 19, 2004
- (Updated) More Reaction To The McCollister Posters
February 18, 2004
- (Updated) Council Adopts 'Time, Place, And Manner' Ordinance
- (Updated) Mayor Links Posters Seeking Photo Of Scott McCollister With 'Vigilante Justice'
February 11, 2004
February 04, 2004
February 03, 2004
January 28, 2004
January 27, 2004
January 22, 2004
January 07, 2004
January 02, 2004
December 31, 2003
December 29, 2003
December 21, 2003
December 17, 2003
December 05, 2003
December 03, 2003
November 28, 2003
November 23, 2003
- (Updated) Is This A Racist Picture?
November 18, 2003
November 15, 2003
November 05, 2003
November 04, 2003
- 'Tribune' Looks At Improper Appearances And Court Challenges In Battle Over Mt. Tabor Reservoirs
- (Updated) Nude Dancing, Live Sex Acts, And Free Expression At The Oregon Supreme Court
November 02, 2003
- (Updated) Copyright, Compilations, And Databases In The Dispute Between 'BarFly' And 'Lounge Lizard'
October 31, 2003
October 30, 2003
October 29, 2003
October 23, 2003
- More On The OLCC's Rule Against Underage Performers And That 'Paperwork Error'
- 'WW' Endorses PUD, As 'Oregonian' Columnist Calls Election Process Corrupt
October 22, 2003
- (Updated) 'Lounge Lizard' Accused Of Stealing From 'BarFly'
- (Updated) Motion To Stay Injunction Granted In PUD Ballot Title Language Case
October 21, 2003
October 20, 2003
October 17, 2003
October 14, 2003
- (Updated) City Council Needs To Hear From Supporters Of Resolution Protesting USA PATRIOT Act
- (Updated) Chasing The Non-Story Of The Destruction Of The 'Children's Garden'
October 07, 2003
October 02, 2003
September 28, 2003
September 26, 2003
September 23, 2003
September 10, 2003
September 07, 2003
September 06, 2003
September 05, 2003
- Portland Police Bureau Responds To Ten Questions From Albina Ministerial Alliance
- Scott McCollister Suspension Letter Reveals The Depth Of Mark Kroeker's Illogic
- The PARC Recommendations
- If You're Interested In The Police Bureau, You Have Two Event Options Tomorrow
- (Updated) More On The Adoption Of The PARC Report
September 04, 2003
September 03, 2003
September 02, 2003
- (Updated) Two Meetings To Keep Police Issues Center Stage This Week
- Past And Future Chiefs Of Police
- (Updated) Mayor Names Derrick Foxworth As New Chief Of Portland Police Bureau
August 20, 2003
August 14, 2003
August 13, 2003
July 19, 2003
July 17, 2003
July 10, 2003
July 03, 2003
July 02, 2003
- (Updated) Media Roundup On 'Catastrophe' Of Kendra James Forum
- Anger And Frustration Vented But Kendra James Forum Produces Little Real Progress
July 01, 2003
June 26, 2003
- Debate Resurfaces Over City's Ban On Public Camping
- (Updated) Breaking News: Chief Kroeker On Discipline Of Officer In Kendra James Shooting
June 23, 2003
- (Updated) Multnomah County Loses Court Battle Over Censorware In Public Libraries
- (Updated) Mural Battles Continue Beneath Morrison Bridge
June 17, 2003
June 10, 2003
- Kendra James Grand Jury Speaks, Community Forum Re-Announced
- State Senator's Fred Meyer Experience Raises Possibility of Merchants As Interrogators
June 08, 2003
June 05, 2003
June 04, 2003
June 03, 2003
June 01, 2003
May 27, 2003
May 19, 2003
May 14, 2003
May 08, 2003
- Reflections On Federal Arguments In 'Oregon v. Ashcroft'
- Some More 'Oregon v. Ashcroft' Post-Hearing Coverage
May 07, 2003
May 06, 2003
April 29, 2003
April 28, 2003
- (Updated) Slight Hawash Clarification
- (Updated) Suspicions of Neighbors Launched Investigation Into Mike Hawash
- (Updated) Hawash Charged with 'Conspiring to Provide Material Support'
April 21, 2003
April 18, 2003
April 17, 2003
April 15, 2003
April 12, 2003
April 11, 2003
April 08, 2003
April 04, 2003
March 31, 2003
March 28, 2003
March 27, 2003
March 26, 2003
March 25, 2003
March 20, 2003
March 19, 2003
March 18, 2003
- 'Safe City' Press Conference
- Police Bureau Policy on Antiwar Protests
- 'Operation Safe City'
- On Police Preparations
March 06, 2003
January 29, 2003
January 03, 2003
December 31, 2002