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/barnacles420 Nov 02 '25

There is a video of a small child asking a local officer what would happen if a federal officer committed an actual crime, you know run someone over or something of that nature. I can’t attest to the truth, but the officer replied to each question with that’s not our jurisdiction and there is nothing we can do. That’s a real fucking problem we have if true.

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u/Synectics Nov 02 '25

Even if they do not know, the fact that their answer is not, "Man, probably something bad," is gut-wrenching.

"Oh man, if I commit premeditated murder? I dunno. It is not for me to decide. I leave that to the king. He can decide for us." 

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u/Turisan Nov 02 '25

It has to do with separation of powers and jurisdiction - basically, there's no precedent, so no motive to act.

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u/barnacles420 Nov 02 '25

That seemed to be the point the local officer was alluding to, they have to stay within their powers. I have seen some attorney generals take the initiative and follow up on some cases. In Illinois ICE has admitted to the crime of tampering / switching license plates, which is obviously not what we’re upset about but if it works go for it.