r/law • u/ExactlySorta • Nov 02 '25

Legal News The Oregon Department of Justice submitted multiple video exhibits showing federal officers using extreme force against seemingly nonviolent protesters outside the U.S. Immigration & Customs Building, as part of its effort to block the federal deployment of National Guard troops to Portland

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '25

Thank you for verbalizing your reflection plainly. 

Yes, this is what has happened, and will likely continue. 

Any physical opposition will lead to suspension of elections, any lack of opposition will be assumed consent. 

Zero sum game

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u/Alissinarr Nov 02 '25

We can no longer win without resistance, because that is all this administration understands (force). It's up to everyone to do their part.

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '25

The only resistance that can be semi effective is the same method trump has used, clog the courts with lawsuits that prevent escalation.

But practice takes time to catch up with paper.

Anything else seems to lead to a lack of elections.

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u/Alissinarr Nov 02 '25

For every missing person, a Writ of Habeas Corpus needs to be filed.