With the National Guard poised to descend on Portland, city councilors are using their limited power to take a stand against federal intervention.
Next Wednesday, several councilors will propose different ways to protect Portlanders from federal law enforcement.
While the proposals won’t bring significant changes like those the city’s executive branch or federal courts can enact, they offer a way for city leaders to show unity during a moment where national politicians and political commentators are painting a divisive picture of the city…