Calling out the federal administration’s “reckless trajectory,” Eugene city leaders want residents to channel their outrage about immigration enforcement activities and violence into peaceful protests and civil engagement.
Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson, Police Chief Chris Skinner and Independent Police Auditor Craig Renetzky released statements Saturday, Jan. 17, about federal events, saying the city was flooded with calls and emails during the past week with inquiries.
Ten days ago, a federal immigration agent shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis Jan. 7. The agent’s killing of the unarmed 37-year-old Good has stoked fears and sparked protests across the nation, including in Eugene. Last week, a U.S. Border Patrol officer wounded two people in Portland after firing into a moving truck, the Oregonian reported…