Merkley, Oregon Democrats seek to ID feds in Portland, curb their use of force
Joining Merkley on the bill are Sen. Ron Wyden and Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici, all Democrats. More than a dozen Congress members from other states also signed on as cosponsors.
"We must hold law enforcement accountable for violating the constitutional rights of Oregonians and for escalating tensions in our community," Bonamici said in a statement. "We must pass this legislation to block Trump from sending unidentified officers to operate with impunity in Portland and other cities across the country."
Under an executive order, Trump earlier this month sent officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's tactical team known as BORTAC, the U.S. Marshals Special Operations Group and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to support Federal Protective Service officers in policing federal property in downtown Portland.