Oregon lawmakers passed Senate Bill 243 last week, imposing new restrictions on concealed carry rights and firearm accessories. The bill now awaits Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature, likely tightening Second Amendment freedoms across the state.
Rioters in Portland, Oregon, targeted an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility during Saturday’s “No Kings” anti-Trump protests, resulting in injuries to several federal officers. The unrest coincided with President Donald Trump’s celebration of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., which drew widespread demonstrations across the country.
A teenager in Columbia County, Oregon, was arrested on May 22 for plotting a mass shooting and bombing at a shopping mall in Kelso, Washington. According to the FBI, the suspect had developed “detailed and imminent” plans, including the use of a chlorine bomb and firearms to attack moviegoers at the Three Rivers Mall.
An Oregon middle school has come under fire after hosting a "Drag Day" during its Pride Spirit Week, encouraging students to cross-dress and celebrate LGBTQ+ figures.
An Oregon educator has filed a federal lawsuit against the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), alleging that his constitutional rights were violated when he was ordered to remove Christian-themed children's books from his office.
Portland Police Chief Bob Day released a letter to the public addressing immigration enforcement efforts, declaring that the "Portland Police Bureau does not engage in immigration enforcement."
