Good Morning, News: Oregon AG Vows to Investigate Excessive Force, New Hefty National Park Fees For Foreign Travelers, and How to Decolonize Your Thanksgiving
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Good Morning, News: Oregon AG Vows to Investigate Excessive Force, New Hefty National Park Fees For Foreign Travelers, and How to Decolonize Your Thanksgiving
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"Good morning, Portland! We can expect a cloudy day with a high of 50 degrees and a chance of showers this afternoon. Expect similar weather the rest of the week, with highs in the low to mid-50s and overnight lows hovering just above 40 degrees. Burrrrr. The Mercury is taking the holiday off tomorrow as well as Friday, because we all need to recover from the "cousin walks.""
"Oregon's attorney general, along with district attorneys from Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties, are putting the US Department of Justice on notice. On Tuesday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield's office shared a letter sent to US AG Pam Bondi's office demanding an end to excessive force used by federal officers. The letter warned of potential investigations and criminal prosecutions of federal agents who use excessive force to effectuate an arrest or respond to protesters."
Portland Mercury requests small monthly contributions to sustain its news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and hosted events. Forecasts call for a cloudy day with a high near 50 degrees and a chance of afternoon showers, with similar conditions through the week and overnight lows just above 40 degrees. The Mercury will take the holiday off tomorrow and Friday due to staff recovery. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington County district attorneys sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding an end to federal officers' excessive force and warning of potential investigations and prosecutions. Newport's mayor reports a federal contractor is lining up hotels for extended stays as plans for a new ICE coastal detention center become clearer.
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