ICE in the Pacific Northwest

Portland’s DA balked at charging federal agents under Oregon law. Then AG Rayfield stepped in

By SHAANTH NANGUNERI (Oregon Capital Chronicle)
Dec. 6, 2025 11:46 p.m.

Multnomah County District Attorney’s office says only Attorney General Dan Rayfield has the resources to investigate excessive force concerns, but the attorney general will seek District Attorney Nathan Vasquez’s stamp of approval.