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ACLU lawsuit challenges Oregon city police over surveillance

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Oregon filed a lawsuit against the city of Medford, Oregon, on Tuesday, alleging that the city’s law enforcement authorities have been surveilling and illegally gathering information on the complainants for years.

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Oregon judge blocks gun control law for being unconstitutional

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An Oregon county judge blocked Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), Oregon’s gun control law, from taking effect on Tuesday. The court said that Oregon citizens’ “right to self-defense against an imminent threat of harm” would be unduly burdened” by BM 114.

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Federal appeals court blocks Oregon inmates lawsuit against governor over COVID-19 vaccine administration

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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit blocked on Thursday prison inmates’ lawsuit against Oregon Governor Kate Brown and others for putting the inmates on the lowest tier of priority for access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Oregon designated priority tiers to help the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Incendiary attack damages ballots in Washington and Oregon

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Local police and the FBI are conducting an investigation following the detonation of incendiary devices in two ballot boxes early Monday morning, which damaged hundreds of ballots in Washington and Oregon. The two incidents, which took place in the neighboring cities of Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington are believed to be related.

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Oregon voters adopt stricter rules for gun ownership

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Voters in Oregon Tuesday adopted a ballot measure to place stricter requirements on gun ownership. On the other hand, Lift Every Voice Oregon, a proponent of the law, said the law will reduce gun violence and make “schools and communities safer.”

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Oregon criminal defendants allege violation of right to counsel

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Four criminal defendants in Oregon Monday filed a lawsuit against the state for violating their rights to counsel and a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment. And while there may be many explanations for the current crisis in Oregon, placing defendants on a “waiting list” for counsel is not the solution.

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Oregon Supreme Court rules criminal convictions from nonunanimous juries can be voided

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The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Friday that all state criminal convictions which resulted from nonunanimous jury verdicts are invalid. The petitioner was convicted of crimes in Oregon by nonunanimous juries before the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Ramos v. Balmer authored the Oregon court’s opinion.