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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 9h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 15h

Right-wing influencer David Medina was picked by DHS to cover Secretary Noem’s Portland visit. He shows his audience “like maybe five or ten protesters,” seemingly supporting what Oregon leaders have been saying about the ICE protests: unremarkable unless ICE officers use riot control agents.

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 16h

Introducing the Mercury's newest column: The Black Byline by @donovanscribes.bsky.social. In this edition, Scribes applauds the intent behind the emergency World Naked Bike Ride, while reminding us not to forget the long-standing problems Portland is fighting to correct.

THE BLACK BYLINE: I’ve Never Joined the Naked Bike Ride—But I Won’t Hate on It

[What follows is a new column from Donovan Scribes, a writer, producer, former VP of the Portland chapter of the NAACP, and the editor of the Mercury's print issue BlackOut: a 5 Year Retrospective of ...

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 16h

Blurry proof that Secretary Noem was on the Portland ICE facility roof.

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 16h

Secretary Noem appeared on the upper roof of the Portland ICE facility, surrounded by a small entourage of video recording staff. Then she left the roof. Multiple reports suggest that was her, way up on the roof.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 17h

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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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 17h

Greetings from war-ravaged Portland! In the mood for a ton of rad shows and just don't know where to start? Mercury Music Picks has already done the heavy lifting, alls you gotta do is read it 📚️

Have a gander at the link below for what some are calling Portland's best week for music in 2025 ⛓️

Mercury Music Picks: Nonbinary Girlfriend Play Free Show, Duster Side Project Play Gaza Fundraiser, and More!

Whose idea was it to book Autechre, Nourished By Time, Lucinda Williams, and Fleshwater all on the same night? And then, the very next night, Turnstile, Amyl & The Sniffers, Speed, and Jane Remove...

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 17h

Taking over for @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social and @portlandmercury.com When I arrived a number of protesters were saying that Secretary Kristi Noem was on the roof of Portland’s ICE facility, but we haven’t seen a motorcade, so it is very likely it was just a feminine looking person in a hat.

ICE facility can be seen at a distance. Little people appear as dots on the first floor roof.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 18h

Just spoke to a family who had an immigration appointment at the ICE facility and were turned away; told to call and reschedule. A volunteer I spoke to is distributing pamphlets w/legal resources. Says dozens of ppl were cleared from the bldg earlier, as streets were being cleared for Noem's visit.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 18h

Residents of apartments surrounding the ICE facility say they can't get vehicles in or out and got no warning that the streets would be closed off.

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 19h

Waiting for more info, but Portland Police Bureau has S Bancroft St blocked off, presumably in anticipation of Kristi Noem's visit to the ICE facility.

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 20h

He loves being cucked, she loves getting some extra "D"—but what to do about... JEALOUSY? Dan Savage (and some guest cucks) give their ruling in this week's edition of SAVAGE LOVE!

SAVAGE LOVE: The Cuckening

I’m a bi girl in a serious relationship with a bi guy, and said bi guy has a major thing for being cucked. We’ve had a few threesomes before, but only with bisexuals and the focus was on all three of ...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 21h

Portland City Attorney Goes Off on US DOJ, Kristi Noem Set To Visit Portland, and Podcast Bros Try To Distance Themselves From Trump After Helping Him Get Elected. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS.⁠

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Good Morning, News: Portland City Attorney Goes Off on US DOJ, Kristi Noem Set To Visit Portland, and Podcast Bros Try To Distance Themselves From Trump After Helping Him Get Elected

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

In response to an investigation launched by the federal government into the Portland Police Bureau’s policing practices at the local ICE facility, the city attorney shot back, laying out a pattern of excessive force used on protesters, and favoritism toward conservative streamers by federal police.

Portland City Attorney to US DOJ: “Please Do Not Fail America”

Portland’s city attorney says federal police are brutalizing protesters, and the government is weaponizing its longstanding settlement agreement with the city. In response to an investigation launched...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

Your week just got more interesting—Seattle comic Bo Johnson's heading to town, drag clown Carla Rossi is doling out advice, and the Portland Fermentation Festival keeps things tangy and sour. Plus, Parallel Worlds Bookshop triples its space. Read on.

The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 6-12

Sure, a certain someone claims you live in a war-torn hellscape pockmarked by domestic terrorists, fire, and whatever brimstone is. But it's a gorgeous day, right?! You've got many reasons to wear you...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

Guys... this was perhaps the craziest Portland weekend EVER, with a judge tripping up Trump TWICE, another bullshit NYT article, increasingly violent federal agents, and lots more! Get the full recap in this special sassy edition of GOOD MORNING, NEWS! 👋🗞

Good Morning, News: Trump Tripped Twice by Federal Judge, Another Bullshit NYT Article About Portland, and Your Recap of the Craziest Weekend Ever!

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

The order applies to National Guard troops from any state.

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On Sunday evening, US District Judge Karin Immergut issued a second restraining order after Trump sent California National Guard troops to Oregon, in an attempt to circumvent the courts. The day prior, Immergut ruled that deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon was unconstitutional.

Judge Once Again Denies Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Oregon

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to prevent the deployment of Oregon’s National Guard to Portland, the same judge issued an additional restraining order t...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

On Sunday evening, US District Judge Karin Immergut issued a second restraining order after Trump sent California National Guard troops to Oregon, in an attempt to circumvent the courts. The day prior, Immergut ruled that deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon was unconstitutional.

Judge Once Again Denies Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Oregon

Less than 24 hours after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order to prevent the deployment of Oregon’s National Guard to Portland, the same judge issued an additional restraining order t...

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 2d

Protesters have remained behind the blue line on the ICE facility’s driveway, but the DHS has made announcements four times in a row now telling people that if they step onto the driveway they’ll be subject to arrest. It’s not really clear if anything is prompting these repeated announcements.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 2d

Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 2d

Oregon (Kennedy): I think it would be appropriate for the court to issue separate 2nd TRO and incorporate by reference reasoning of initial TRO. Now we'd need to broaden: apply to deploying federalized members of NG of *any* state into Oregon.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 2d

Judge: Based on the conduct of the defendants and now seeing TX National Guard called up, I am going to grant alternative TRO requested. Let me ask plaintiffs—I'd prefer not to modify original TRO, but I am troubled to hear of CA and TX NG being sent to OR, in apparent violation of my order

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 2d

HAPPENING NOW: Judge Karin Immergut hears emergency arguments as California and Oregon seek to block President Trump's deployment of federalized California National Guard troops to Portland. 🧵

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 2d

NEW: Judge Immergut schedules a hearing TONIGHT, in 45 min, to hear arguments on SECOND TRO to block federalized California National Guard from deploying in Portland, Oregon. www.courtlistener.com/docket/71481...

SCHEDULING ORDER: This Court, having received Plaintiffs' Second Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and request for Expedited Hearing, ECF 59, sets a hearing by Telephonic Conference at 7:00 p.m. tonight, October 5, 2025, before Judge Karin J. Immergut. Access information for "LISTEN ONLY" phone number for the Hearing. Telephone Number: 1-571-353-2301 (toll-free 1-833-990-9400); Guest Meeting ID:
812-980-324#. Note: If dropped from the conference, please rejoin the conference. For complete conference connection instructions and etiquette guidelines, refer to ord.uscourts.gov/cms. Ordered on 10/5/25
by Judge Karin J. Immergut. (iy) (Entered: 10/05/2025)

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 2d

Weird energy outside Portland’s ICE facility. Probably 100 people scattered around the area, seemingly a mix of protesters and counter-protesters. One guy seems to be looking for a fight from the protesters, who aren’t interested. “Are you scared?” he asked. “No, just annoyed.”

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

Reminder to follow @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social, @taylorgriggs.bsky.social, @suzettesmith.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social for the latest on Trump's attempted incursions into Portland, and to support your local Mercury reporters! ❤️

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