In crackdown on Portland protests, state troopers are back, 'deputized' as federal officers. Why it

[Right_in_Virginia]

In crackdown on Portland protests, state troopers are back, 'deputized' as federal officers. Why it matters.
Yahoo News, Sep 4, 2020

As unrest has continued into a fourth month in Portland, a detachment of Oregon state troopers specially deputized to act as federal law enforcement agents has been sent to the city to help keep order.  The move, first reported by freelance journalist Deborah Bloom, allows them to bring suspects to federal courts for arraignment and prosecution, circumventing local prosecutors who are seen by some law enforcement agencies as excessively lenient with demonstrators.

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It’s almost as if law enforcement is finding another alternative to just protect themselves,” said Higgins, explaining that “in certain parts of the country,” including Portland as well as New York City and Chicago, there is a sense of frustration among law enforcement officials who believe ongoing unrest is being enabled by progressive local prosecutors who’ve chosen to either downgrade or drop charges stemming from protests against police violence and systemic racism. 

“It almost appears to me as if this lack of charging or downgrading charges in protests, particularly in charges related to assaulting police officers, may contribute to more assaults against police officers because protesters think that they just will not be held accountable,” he said.

In an email to Yahoo News, Kevin Sonoff, a spokesperson for the U.S. attorney for the district of Oregon, confirmed that “select Oregon State Police troopers have received special deputation by the U.S. Marshals Service,” authorizing them under the federal criminal code to detain and make arrests and, “when necessary, to protect and defend federal government buildings and personnel during a civil disturbance.”

“The U.S. Attorney’s Office will evaluate all arrests made by Oregon State Police troopers under this authority for federal prosecution,” said Sonoff.


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[Right_in_Virginia]

The troopers left because everyone they arrested was released.    Now they take 'em to the feds, bypassing the local rules and Soros' prosecutors.

This pleases me.   

[Smokin Joe]

The troopers left because everyone they arrested was released.    Now they take 'em to the feds, bypassing the local rules and Soros' prosecutors.

This pleases me.   

You are not alone.

[verga]

The troopers left because everyone they arrested was released.    Now they take 'em to the feds, bypassing the local rules and Soros' prosecutors.

This pleases me.   

Well said

[sneakypete]

The move, first reported by freelance journalist Deborah Bloom, allows them to bring suspects to federal courts for arraignment and prosecution, circumventing local prosecutors .....

@Right_in_Virginia

Gee,ain't THAT a crying shame?

BTW,they ain't "local prosecutors". They are "local accomplices".

[Smokin Joe]

@Right_in_Virginia

Gee,ain't THAT a crying shame?

BTW,they ain't "local prosecutors". They are "local accomplices".

Right. Those Local Prosecutors should be prosecuted for accessory for any subsequent crimes.

[Right_in_Virginia]

@Right_in_Virginia

Gee,ain't THAT a crying shame?

BTW,they ain't "local prosecutors". They are "local accomplices".

Great point @sneakypete

[LegalAmerican]

@Right_in_Virginia

Gee,ain't THAT a crying shame?

BTW,they ain't "local prosecutors". They are "local accomplices".

Love this thread.  All excellent comments by you all!