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Update on this story. Here’s a statement from the Salem (OR) Police Department.
• Salem Police Incident Report: Thursday, January 29 On January 29, the Salem Police Department received a call that a Salem resident had been forcibly removed from her vehicle and injured during an encounter with individuals who identified themselves as federal law enforcement. The call, from the daughter of the involved woman, was received thirty minutes after the incident had ended. There was no active scene for officers to respond to or intervene in. The complainant told dispatch her mother would not speak directly with anyone immediately after the incident. The dispatcher asked the caller whether her mother needed medical assistance. The daughter stated that she would be taking her mother to the hospital and did not request medical assistance or transport from the City. • Subsequent Follow Up A Salem Police sergeant then contacted the complainant and explained that when a complaint concerns law enforcement misconduct, officers direct the involved party to the investigating agency that has jurisdictional authority to investigate the incident, and advised her to contact the FBI or Department of Homeland Security. • Salem Police Response Procedure When a disturbance such as this occurs and Salem Police are alerted in real time, officers are dispatched to the scene to document the incident and take steps to deescalate the situation. When police are alerted after the fact, and the complaint is regarding law enforcement misconduct, officers direct the involved party to the investigating agency that has jurisdictional authority to investigate the incident. • Federal Oversight Because the individuals involved are members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the department advised the complainant to file a report with the FBI or Department of Homeland Security. Complaints about conduct by ICE or other DHS personnel may be filed with the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties online. If you witnessed the incident or have video or other information, please contact the police department at 503-588-6123 and refer to incident number: 2026-00008491. Salem Police will cooperate fully with federal oversight offices and any other investigating authorities. We understand this incident and many other incidents involving federal law enforcement have caused concern in our community. The City and the Salem Police Department remain committed to the safety and dignity of all community members.
February 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
megazoic.bsky.social
See Narayanan's takedown of Harari in Current Affairs--there's a trend here. www.currentaffairs.org/news/2022/07...
The Dangerous Populist Science of Yuval Noah Harari
The best-selling author is a gifted storyteller and popular speaker. But he sacrifices science for sensationalism, and his work is riddled with errors.
www.currentaffairs.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:47 AM
megazoic.bsky.social
💯%👆 Very timely and to the point. I'll add that calling your congress people as they negotiate this DHS funding will help to send them a message about how important the admin's far ranging lawlessness is. Thank you Mr Marshal for your keen insight. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov
February 2, 2026 at 10:01 PM
megazoic.bsky.social
Correct, CBP is directly involved in Alex Pretti murder.
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
megazoic.bsky.social
This was my first nl after signing up for Democracy Docket. I agree that increasing voter participation will not be enough this fall. It is clear that the Trump admin will attempt to deny fair elections and the GOP will go along for the ride. Thank you DD for 👀👆this. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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carlquintanilla.bsky.social
Here’s the @reuters.com shot from that day.
February 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
megazoic.bsky.social
Thank you Representative Dexter! You are an honor to the constituents of OR-03 and we have your back. The Dem leadership needs to understand that these are not normal times and the general public doesn't like what the GOP are doing on immigration. 💪
February 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
megazoic.bsky.social
The GOP spent the last 15+ years figuring out how to get the attention of those who do not consume mainstream media news. focus4democracy.org showed that only 1/3 of electorate is high-news-consuming. In May of last year their media fund supported www.galvanizeaction.org to chip away at this lead 💪
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February 2, 2026 at 4:27 PM
megazoic.bsky.social
The question of how much the GOP will resist handing over power (control of congress) has already been answered. The time to act is now and not after the Nov election has been held. @jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social has an excellent discussion with Bob Bauer here bsky.app/profile/jack... Eyes wide open 👀!
February 2, 2026 at 4:09 PM