Oregon Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Federal Agencies

The transcript discusses federal agencies' involvement in Portland protests, highlighting a lawsuit against them for unlawful detentions. Portland's Mayor opposes the federal presence, claiming it worsens the situation. An investigation is called after a video shows federal troops arresting a protester. The lawsuit seeks a restraining order and demands federal agents identify themselves and have probable cause before making arrests.

Which federal agencies were named in the lawsuit for their actions in Portland?

• US Department of Education and US Postal Service

• US Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection

• US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency

• US Department of Agriculture and US Fish and Wildlife Service

What was Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler's stance on the presence of federal troops in the city?

• He believed they were necessary for maintaining order.

• He requested more federal troops to be deployed.

• He thought they were improving the situation.

• He stated they were making the situation worse.

What did the lawsuit request regarding the actions of federal agents?

• To provide federal agents with more resources

• To increase the number of federal agents in Portland

• To issue a restraining order preventing unlawful detentions

• To allow federal agents to operate without identification

What specific requirement did the lawsuit demand from federal agents before making arrests?

• To wear body cameras

• To have a warrant or probable cause

• To conduct arrests only during the day

• To notify local police

What was the reaction of the US attorney for the Oregon District to the federal agents' actions?

• He supported the federal agents' actions.

• He called for an investigation.

• He requested more federal agents.

• He remained neutral on the issue.