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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 22h

Every court has agreed that the Feds have no justification to send the military or the Guard in. The Trump admin has unsuccessfully tried to find creative ways around these rulings which shows they’re still working (somewhat) within the bounds of the law.

Don’t cede legal ground until we have to.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 22h

Kristi Noem & a right wing influencer that peaked in high school r visiting PDX today

My spooky season advice is that u treat these ppl like demons trying to goad u into stepping out of ur protective salt circle so they can enact violence

They need flashy footage to make $$$ on their livestreams!

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

Noem’s agenda for the trip has not been announced.

Sen. Wyden had a blunt response: “Kristi Noem is cosplaying as a public official. In reality, she’s been sent by Trump to incite violence."

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/10/kristi-noem-visiting-portland-today-city-officials-confirm.html

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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...

www.opb.org

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 3d

This is a win. We should celebrate that the courts are still working, and even Trump appointed judges can see the evidence before them.

Let’s protect our neighbors and remain disciplined and strategic. We are in the fight against fascism for the long haul, and we will win.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 3d

A preliminary injunction hearing may follow later this month and the facts on the ground matter.

If a right wing influencer with a camera is trying to goad you into a fight, there is a reason for that, and the reason is we could lose our legal standing to stop the feds from coming in.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 3d

Update as of 4:30pm

Temporary Restraining Order against the feds has been granted. The judge did not find evidence that the military or the guard need to be brought in because the protests in Portland have been relatively calm.

Aggression is coming from federal agents and right wing provocateurs

Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 3d

Still no decision from a federal judge on deploying troops to Portland. Meanwhile, protesters at the ICE facility are getting tear gassed by federal agents in broad daylight.

Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 4d

Court is adjourned but no decision was immediately made. Judge says she hopes to issue a decision later today or tomorrow. More soon.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Massive escalation at the ICE facility. Federal agents made multiple arrests (at least 4), threw out gas, and shot tons of pepper balls.

Heard one of the people arrested screaming minutes later. Not possible to get a visual.

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 3d

Still no decision from a federal judge on deploying troops to Portland. Meanwhile, protesters at the ICE facility are getting tear gassed by federal agents in broad daylight.

Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 4d

Court is adjourned but no decision was immediately made. Judge says she hopes to issue a decision later today or tomorrow. More soon.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 3d

I am monitoring how federal agents and even how our own police are acting towards people exercising their rights, as is the rest of Council. Right wing agitators have been sent to Portland to pick fights, and national outlets are exacerbating false narratives.

This will not be the new normal.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 3d

This is a blatant violation of 1st Amendment rights.

Gooding v. Wilson 1972 and Lewis v. City of New Orleans 1974 established that criticizing law enforcement is protected free speech. This woman posed no threat to the agent, aside from a bruised ego.

If he can’t handle that he can’t do the job.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 4d

Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 7d

They were delicious, very refreshing lol

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 7d

Today I went on MSNBC to talk about the Trump administration’s attempted military takeover of Portland.

www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

Oregon sues Trump over plan to deploy National Guard

Oregon is suing President Trump after he ordered federal troops to the city of Portland. City Councilor Angelita Morillo joins Katy Tur to respond saying, “We need to be a united nation, and this is a...

www.msnbc.com

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OPB @opb.org · 9d

Gov. Tina Kotek and Attorney General Dan Rayfield made the announcement at a joint news conference Sunday afternoon.

Oregon, Portland sue Trump to block potential troop deployment

Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump, in an attempt to block the administration from deploying U.S. armed forces or members of the National Guard to the state’s largest city.

www.opb.org

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 10d

In a lot of meetings today given Trump’s attempt to send federal troops in so I don’t have time to put out threads but I made a video this morning, and will update as it’s safe to do so

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 11d

Trump announced that he’s directing federal troops to Portland. Portlanders look after each other, and that’s how we’re going to overcome these threats.🧵

✅Report suspected federal agent sightings to PIRC’s hotline (1-888-622-1510) instead of spreading rumors on social media.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 13d

We can expand traffic cameras for safety while also having guardrails for data storage/sharing/surveillance. These are not mutually exclusive.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

What would it look like if our shelter beds opened up because we focused on getting unhoused folks who are currently using them into long term housing?

In a dire budget that's only being worsened by Federal cuts, we have to be judicious. These rushed shelter expansions do not address root causes.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

What's outlined in this article is also what I've been hearing directly from unhoused people in my district when I stop to talk to them on my walks, or when we've had lunch together.

None of this comes as a surprise.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

This is what happens when you rush to expand shelters with limited services rather than connect people to housing, connect people to job trainings, or expand mental health and drug treatment services.

The Mayor's shelter plan uses one time funding that will completely evaporate in June 2026.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

It's disturbing that I got more training on cleanliness as a food service worker than these people are getting through the rushed expansion of shelter beds. This is dangerous for employees, unhoused people, and for Portland residents.

Houseless advocates have sounded the alarm for months.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 14d

Until July, The Salvation Army didn’t require most workers at a new shelter to receive training about exposure to bodily fluids.

Blood, bugs at 1 of Portland mayor’s new homeless shelters reveal ‘appalling’ training gaps

Until July, The Salvation Army didn’t require most workers at a new shelter to receive training about exposure to bodily fluids.

www.oregonlive.com

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

I didn’t go on this trip. The chairs of the Housing Committee went, and the main author of the Social Housing Resolution. The information they brought back is vital.

Did you express the same concern when the head of the police union went to Portugal, or Mayor Wheeler traveled abroad?

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 16d

Any time they tell you it can't be done in Portland, remember that California already did it.

A preview of our draft of an ordinance to do this exact thing is coming to the Community and Public Safety Committee this Tuesday, 9/23 at 2:30 pm.

www.portland.gov/council/agen...

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 14d

This has been such an informative presentation.

You can watch at the link below!

www.portland.gov/auditor/coun...

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Portland: Neighbors Welcome @pnwelcome.bsky.social · 15d

We’re thrilled to announce that Co-Chair of the Climate and Land Use Committee @councilormorillo.bsky.social confirmed she’ll speak at our rally as well!

Hope to see you there, this Thursday morning:

portlandneighborswelcome.org/events/rally... 🏘️🏘️🏘️ #pdx #portland

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 16d

This morning the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is going over the expansion of street plazas, fee schedules, etc. I also invited special guests from Depave and PDX Urban Gardens to present on creative uses of public space. Tune in below!

www.portland.gov/auditor/coun...

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting

www.portland.gov

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