september 12, 2025

Criminal Justice

Chicago Braces for Troops. Brennan Center for Justice

The Prison Next Door. The Nation

Immigration

This Imam Refused to Be an FBI Informant. Now ICE Wants to Deport Him. The Intercept

A New Front in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: ICE Checkpoints Far From the Border. The Marshall Project

How ICE protests have unfolded in Portland, from June until now. The Oregonian

Over 40% of arrests in Trump’s DC law enforcement surge relate to immigration, AP analysis finds. Associated Press

Trump plans to crackdown on sanctuary jurisdictions — that makes Oregon a target. OPB

Civil Rights

Trump can block Medicaid funds to ‘defund’ Planned Parenthood, court rules. The Guardian

People with disabilities are bracing for the impacts of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ Prism

Democracy

Oregon leaders prepare court, legislative action after Trump floats National Guard in Portland. Oregon Capital Chronicle