Category Government
State asks judge to dismiss Marion County ICE lawsuit
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield argued in a court filing Monday that a Marion County lawsuit focused on immigration records should be dismissed because Oregon’s sanctuary law and federal laws don’t conflict. He said Marion County should decline federal requests for information related to immigration enforcement unless ordered by a judge to do so.
Salem troops might go to Portland after court ruling favors National Guard deployment
A federal appeals court on Monday ruled the Trump administration can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. A Salem unit ordered to be deployed to Portland last month has remained mobilized and could be called to the city, depending on the outcome of further legal proceedings.
Salem protesters join in as millions across U.S. raise voices, signs against Trump
In a peaceful rally, protesters by the thousands flocked to central Salem on Saturday, Oct. 18. They came with signs, bullhorns and cartoon costumes to object to conduct of the Trump administration.
Salem No Kings rally draws thousands to oppose Trump
Joining protests across the country, people jammed the Capitol Mall in Salem on Saturday, Oct. 18, in a No Kings demonstration.
Large crowd expected in Salem for Saturday’s No Kings protest
Organizers expect a large but peaceful demonstration Saturday at the Capitol. The protest is triggered by impacts of the federal government shutdown, surging immigration arrests and the possible deployment of National Guardsmen to Portland streets.
ICE promised doxing cases against Portland ‘anarchists.’ Months later, no charges filed
The lack of follow-through could be a reflection of the First Amendment concerns most doxing laws and charges pose, legal experts say.
Cherriots board to delay tax vote, negotiate with business groups
Leaders of Salem's transit agency indicated Wednesday they're willing to form a committee with opponents of a proposed business tax in an effort to reach a compromise.
REPORTER’S COLUMN: Reporting on the White House from Salem
Reporter Abbey McDonald spent last week in Washington D.C., where she and other local journalists had the opportunity to ask direct questions to longtime federal workers, former White House regulars and federal policy experts about how to report on the Trump administration. She wants to know what federal topics readers would like to see reported with a Salem focus.
Salem city council approves $300,000 for subsidies to attract commercial airline
In a 6-3 vote Monday, councilors decided to put more money toward bringing an airline to Salem. The money will be dispensed over the course of three years and will bolster $1.2 million in funds shored up from Marion County, local hotels, and private donations.