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ICE arrests chiropractor outside his kid’s Beaverton preschool
Federal immigration officers arrested a 38-year old Iranian man outside his child’s preschool in Beaverton on Tuesday, according to school and law enforcement officials. The man is married to a U.S. citizen and completed his green card application.

Washington farm labor organizer ends his deportation fight after 4 months in ICE detention
His ongoing detention this year sparked protests by union and immigrant rights groups outside the Tacoma detention center, including a vigil on the day of his hearing where a crowd chanted “free them all.”

Law and Justice
Oregon police unions endorse more flexible shooting review process
Police unions have said they support a move toward more prosecutor discretion on police shootings.

Immigration
Eugene police clarify ICE protest policies following public pushback
The Eugene Police Department has adopted new guidelines for responding to anti-ICE protests, following questions over an incident earlier this month.

Bullies or demonstrators? How court records are describing Portland’s ICE protests
Court records show a more nuanced picture of what federal officers have been facing.
Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp confirms internal investigation into former political rival
Candidates are lining up to replace the sheriff, but a former political rival now under investigation is not among them.

Man arrested in Sherwood after allegedly firing gun
A man is in custody following a shooting involving Tualatin police in Sherwood on Sunday. No one was struck by gunfire, but the incident left one Sherwood officer and the suspect in the hospital with minor injuries.
Portland
Thousands report illegal fireworks in Portland through new complaint system
Portland fire officials are touting their inaugural fireworks complaint platform as a success, after seeing a 13% reduction in 911 calls and a nearly 70% drop in emergency call answer times.
Immigration
Oregon’s law enforcement entities report a 265% increase in immigration enforcement efforts
Law enforcement agencies received 95 requests for assistance from federal immigration authorities over the course of the past 12 months, according to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission's annual report. That number represents a 265% increase compared to the previous reporting year.

Law and Justice
Fatal shooting by Multnomah County deputy in Gresham justified, DA Vasquez says
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez’s decision-making process differed from his recent predecessors: He did not present the case to a grand jury, which typically decides whether an officer followed the law.