"Some local prosecutors around the country have formed a group called FAFO (short for Fight Against Federal Overreach, or fuck around and find out) in an effort to pool resources and more effectively push back against the Trump administration and its lackeys. Despite the federal overreach that has taken place in Portland-Trump wanted to invade us, if you recall-Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez is conspicuously absent from the group."
"Vasquez doesn't appear convinced that investigating or prosecuting federal officers who break local laws is a winning strategy. But as the feds continue their rampage on Portland, most recently by deploying large quantities of tear gas at a huge crowd of peaceful protesters last weekend, more and more people are calling on the Multnomah County prosecutor to act. After all, Vasquez was elected on a "law and order" platform-if federal officers are breaking the law, should they be ordered to stop?"
Some local prosecutors formed a group called FAFO (Fight Against Federal Overreach) to pool resources and push back against the Trump administration. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has not joined FAFO and appears unconvinced that investigating or prosecuting federal officers is a winning strategy. Federal officers recently deployed large quantities of tear gas at a crowd of peaceful protesters in Portland, prompting growing public calls for the county prosecutor to act. Prosecuting federal officers presents legal and practical challenges, but critics say strong rhetorical opposition from the DA could deter unlawful actions by ICE and other federal agents. A Lake Oswego theater canceled a Melania Trump documentary showing.
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