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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 19h

Also, you'll see this is a screenshot by a video from a guy named David Medina. Medina was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection and was later pardoned by Trump. He has since rebranded himself as a Trump-aligned social media influencer.

More here: www.opb.org/article/2025...

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 19h

(Sorry I deleted the earlier post, I misspelled Burgerville -- a crime.)

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 19h

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 20h

Noem has with her right-wing social media personalities David Medina, Benny Johnson and Nick Sortor (who was arrested for fighting outside the ICE facility, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office not pursuing charges). No news conference or opportunity for press to ask questions.

Alex Baumhardt @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social · 20h

Noem appears to have arrived? Not sure how long we’ll be blocked from the street outside ICE processing facility. I can say unequivocally she did not witness anything she claims is happening at this facility, as she entered the facility…

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OPB @opb.org · 23h

Portland city officials confirmed Tuesday that U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem plans to visit the city.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to visit Portland on Tuesday

Portland city officials said they did not have details on Noem’s agenda while in the city. Homeland Security and Oregon State Police officials did not immediately return a request for comment on the secretary’s plans.

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Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 1d

“When a Guardian reporter pointed out on social media that the image was not a genuine photograph of the generally small & tame protests outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Portland, the Oregon Republican Party’s X account replied: ‘We’re not reporters, just bad memers.‘”

Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 1d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 1d

“It appears the federal government is engaging in prohibited viewpoint discrimination by targeting demonstrators based on the content of their speech, while favoring those with whom the federal government agrees,” he wrote.

OPB @opb.org · 1d

Portland’s top attorney lambasted the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division Monday, in a letter accusing the department of turning a blind eye to federal officers’ heavy-handed response to protests.

Portland accuses federal officers of violating demonstrators’ constitutional rights

Portland’s top attorney lambasted the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division Monday, in a letter accusing the department of turning a blind eye to federal officers’ heavy-handed response to protests.

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OPB @opb.org · 2d

Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas.

Federal judge blocks federalized guard from deploying to Oregon

Gov. Tina Kotek said Oregon is “not a military target,” and said federal officials are trying to antagonize and provoke conflict outside the ICE facility.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 2d

A rollercoaster 24 hrs over here: apnews.com/article/nati...

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon, including the California National Guard.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 2d

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked the administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

apnews.com/article/nati...

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Two things felt different to the ppl I spoke with who’d been protesting at the ICE building for months.

1st was the sheer volume of tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bangs used, seemingly unprovoked.

2nd was seeing so many videographers/live-streamers embedded with the feds as they marched out.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.

Troy and I were on the ground:

Federal tactics on protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.

Troy and I were on the ground:

Federal tactics on protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump

Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...

www.opb.org

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

A spicy night outside Portland’s ICE office.

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Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 3d

Trump-nominated federal judge grants Oregon' request for a temporary restraining order to block federalization of Oregon Nation Guard and deployment to Portland storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Some additional snaps from my colleague Alejandro Figueroa:

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Federal officers fired tear gas into a crowd of marchers minutes after they arrived outside Portlands ICE building this afternoon:

Federal agents fire tear gas, make multiple arrests during protest outside Portland ICE facility

Hundreds of protesters marched to facility from nearby Elizabeth Carruthers Park in Southwest Portland.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

I’ll echo what everyone else has already said: Read and support local journalism.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

Not only does this story get a number of basic facts wrong, it doesn’t take time to actually explore why Portlanders elected these folks. Coming in with a pre-baked PDX story to fit a NYT narrative about NYC is harmful, especially at this moment.

What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

I came here specifically to see your thoughts on this parachute story. 🎩(this is Jordan Schnitzer’s hat)

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 4d

Apropos of nothing -- Portland police arrested and shot munitions at dozens of journalists in 2020. I don't remember a DOJ investigation then.

Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 4d

Let's talk a bit about the broader context of the DOJ's newly announced investigation of the Portland Police's arrest of "conservative" influencer Nick Sortor. For context, Sortor is one of over a dozen far right "citizen journalists" who has come to Portland. www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/u...

Arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor outside Portland ICE building now under federal investigation | CNN

A conservative influencer who this week posted videos of clashes outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland, Oregon, has been released without bond after he was arrested late...

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 5d

A great legal table-setter to read before today's hearing against the National Guard deployment in Portland:

www.opb.org/article/2025...

Dueling narratives on Portland protests head to court in National Guard case

U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut will decide between the two sides’ contrasting portraits. On Friday, the judge will consider a narrow part of the larger case: whether to temporarily block the...

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OPB @opb.org · 5d

In 2020, Oregon sued Tom Dundon’s former company for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide. In this OPB/Propublica investigation, learn how Dundon built his fortune on subprime lending.

Before Tom Dundon agreed to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon accused the company he created of predatory lending

When Tom Dundon agreed to buy the team, there was no public discussion locally about the fact that Dundon created a company Oregon accused in 2020 of preying on residents through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford.

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OPB @opb.org · 5d

We are still piecing together what it all means, what might happen next and when National Guard troops may arrive in the Rose City. We’ll discuss what we know and what we are learning and maybe take some questions along the way.

‘OPB Politics Now’: President Trump targets Portland

We discuss what OPB reporters have seen at the ICE facility in recent weeks and months and what we know and don’t know about the potential deployment.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 6d

I have heard *endless* anecdotes/rumors about some serious allegations taking place at these shelters.

If any staff/guests (current or former) want to share their experiences, my door is open. I can promise anonymity and respect.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 6d

I was able to visit one of Mayor Wilson's five overnight shelters last week for a snapshot of how these spaces fit into the city's homelessness response.

Here's what I saw/heard:

Behind the doors of Portland’s plan to end unsheltered homelessness

Before Wilson’s tenure, publicly-funded, nighttime-only shelters were rare in Portland – only occasionally used during weather emergencies. Now a cornerstone of the city’s homelessness plan, it’s wort...

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Jonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 6d

"Mayor Keith Wilson today directed PBOT to pause implementation of extended evening parking meter enforcement hours.. to support evening activities and businesses in central Portland during this critical time during the city's recovery from the pandemic." www.portland.gov/mayor/keith-...

Portland pauses extension of evening parking meter hours to support downtown recovery

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