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Councilor Elana Pirtle-Guiney @councilorepg.bsky.social · 1d

 “Our City Council is not sitting back. In Portland, we protect each other. We stand up for each other. And we will fight together to uphold the constitutional rights that belong to everyone in our community.”  

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Opinion: Portland City Council stands ready to meet this moment

While the 12 city councilors representing four districts may disagree on various matters, they are united in their commitment to protect Portland, write City Councilor Candace Avalos and City Council ...

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 1d

On Wednesday 10/15 at 6 PM, City Council will be hearing the first two pieces of legislation related to Portland's response to the federal government.

A short 🧵on this meeting:

There are three items on the agenda: The first is the Urban Forest Plan. The other two are about the federal gov't.

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City Council | Portland.gov

City Council holds regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. on the first, second, fourth and fifth Wednesday and 6:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. If there is sufficient business, additional meetin...

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Jeremiah Hayden @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social · 2d

In Washington DC earlier this year, scenes of local police and National Guard members sweeping homeless encampments appeared under Trump’s crackdown in the city. Here’s what other cities’ troop presence reveals about their roles, and what to expect if troops show up in Portland.

If troops arrive in Portland, will they sweep homeless encampments like in D.C.?

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

I’m proud to serve with these councilors who have invested their office resources over the last several months preparing for this moment. I stand with them and look forward to more legislative actions that protect Portlanders.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

Sign up to testify for both items (linked above). It is critical we pass both items. While we will vote on the resolution on Wednesday and vote on the ordinance when it passes to second reading, your voice will be critical next Wednesday for the complete package.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

Also heard next week will be a code amendment to enact Sanctuary City status protections, codify and strengthening our commitment to our immigrant community. Thanks to @councilorkanal.bsky.social for leading this with @councilortkl.bsky.social and @councilormorillo.bsky.social.

Add Code to enact Sanctuary City status protections (add Code Chapter 23.20)

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

I'm grateful for @counciloravalos.bsky.social leadership and that of her co-sponsors @councilorepg.bsky.social , @councilortkl.bsky.social, and @councilorclark.bsky.social in meeting the moment. There should be no question in the minds of Portlanders where their city stands against Trumpism.

Denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

Next week City Council will hear a pair of legislation that formally denounces the Trump Administration's attempt to terrorize our city with militarized units, while codifying Sanctuary City status protections. Portlanders have been waiting for a formal expression of City's Council will on this.

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Street Roots @streetroots.bsky.social · 4d

Getting caught up with the news about the possibility of federal troops in Portland? 👇Here are some stories from this week's issue to check out.

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OPB @opb.org · 4d

This news followed Noem’s Tuesday visit to Portland, where she visited the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland, which has been the focus of months of protests opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

US Department of Homeland Security looking to purchase new facilities in Portland

At a meeting of the Cabinet at the White House on Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem didn’t specify what kind of buildings she wanted to buy.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 4d

In today’s Labor and Workforce Development Committee happening now, we’re introducing presentations on wage theft in the construction industry and in caregiving. We’ll also discuss the Future Ready Oregon program. www.portland.gov/council/agen...

Labor and Workforce Development Committee | Portland.gov

Subject matter:Internal and external investments in internships, apprenticeship, and job training programs.Apprenticeship and workforce utilization goals.Workforce and workplace policies and worker pr...

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 4d

Like I said: Kristi Noem is a liar, has no honor, and we are lucky that we have a proud protest tradition that shows this administration we are not backing down. 🫡🐸🐔

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you for your support and for using your voice to save our democracy.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 5d

I know it feels pretty scary right now, but Trump is increasingly unmoored and desperate. That’s an indication of weakness, not strength. We are the ones with strength. The chicken guy has a sign that reads, “We will outlast Trump” and he’s right.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 5d

Portlanders will not be cowed by this administration. When undignitaries like Kristi Noem visit for their photo ops and get mocked by people in animal costumes it’s because that’s the level of respect they deserve. Doing the work of mass deportation is the least honorable thing a person can do.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for flagging. My staff are aware and we are taking the issue up.

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 6d

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Street Response Committee

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988189184173e2a4f533359898a72dThe Portland Street Response Committee (“PSRC” or “Committee”) is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it sup...

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5060003/volunteer-non-paid-position-portland-street-…"

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Portland Police @portlandpolice.bsky.social · 6d

Traffic #Alert: Roads may be impacted in and around the Portland area due to a dignitary visit. Roads especially in the south waterfront area could be temporarily closed. Please plan alternate routes.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 7d

That it takes naval siege of a flotilla to provide a moment of respite for Gazans to have an opportunity to fish, to have the *chance* of avoiding starvation, is a grotesque irony that should haunt us all.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 7d

I'm calling on my Federal Delegation to use every tool at their disposal to secure the release of these Portlanders, and to join me in condemning the criminalization of humanitarian aid. The connection to genocide in Gaza by Isreal and militarization on the streets of Portland is not lost on me.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 7d

Amidst everything going on with Trump's attack on the cities like Portland, I don't want to miss the very important and urgent need to condemn Israel's interception of the Sumud Flotilla and call for the immediate release of Paul Reid and Stephen Wahab, two Portlanders held hostage.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 8d

TLDR: Judge Immergut GRANTS a 2nd TRO blocking the Trump admin from sending ANY federalized troops from ANY state into Oregon/Portland. (Full hearing thread below)

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 8d

Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 8d

The president must have real facts to deploy the National Guard - and when he doesn’t, we’re going to hold the line in court.

#portland #PortlandOregon #NationalGuard #orpol

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 9d

Today a U.S. District Court told everyone what Portlanders already knew: we don’t need the military in Portland, and President Trump had no legal basis to deploy them here.

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OPB @opb.org · 9d

Breaking News: A federal judge in Portland has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of 200 members of the state’s National Guard.

Judge grants restraining order halting Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard

The judge’s decision in Portland comes as the administration deploys the National Guard to a number of American cities.

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