Hey lawyers, nerds, and gadflies.
The government is not monolithic; there are tons of good people with resources not yet activated in the struggle against "Again."
Many bureaucrats could help but may need a little nudge.
There are lots of laws; let's start using them. 1/?
The government is not monolithic; there are tons of good people with resources not yet activated in the struggle against "Again."
Many bureaucrats could help but may need a little nudge.
There are lots of laws; let's start using them. 1/?
Today we learned that @BESPortland is working on addressing the feds's and PPB's use of chemical weapons from a health and sewer safety perspective.
Recently @PBOTinfo challenged the feds' use of public roads for a wall.
Recently @PBOTinfo challenged the feds' use of public roads for a wall.
Many agencies aren't involved, but could be. Read the code, pick an angle and make some noise. Once you have something concrete that the public can rally around, HMU and I'll help get the word out.
Here are some quick & dirty links and notes for inspiration:
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/552615
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/359044
Declare the feds an emergency?
Prohibit the sale of goods to federal officers?
Turn off water & sewer?
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/552615
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/359044
Declare the feds an emergency?
Prohibit the sale of goods to federal officers?
Turn off water & sewer?
Noise complaints?,
BES fines?, PBOT fines?
Fix the streets around the courthouse? Timing seems good
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/28169
BES fines?, PBOT fines?
Fix the streets around the courthouse? Timing seems good
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/28169
Fine the feds for graffiti/illegal murals?
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/21775
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/28182
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/207483
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/21775
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/28182
https://portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/207483
Read about the city of Portland's Code Hearings Officer. Maybe you can start bringing some cases in font of the ALJ.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/hearings/26645
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/hearings/26645
This moment needs everyone activated. Pick an angle; doesn't matter how small. A fistful of sand in fascist gears may save lives.