Good Morning, News: Trump Administration Appeals Portland Tear Gas Ban, Oregon's Republican Legislators Aren't Showing up for Work, and National Counterterrorism Center Director Resigns Over Iran War

"The US Department of Justice submitted notice of an appeal against a recent order by a federal judge in Oregon restricting federal agents from using tear gas against protesters outside the ICE facility. The judge ruled that the massive amounts of tear gas used outside the building has impacted people across Portland's South Waterfront, especially those who live in an apartment building just feet from the ICE facility, who say the munitions have violated their right to bodily integrity."

"Five Republican lawmakers, including two running for Oregon governor, missed more than one-third of the votes that took place during this year's short session in the Oregon Legislature."

Portland's local news covers multiple developments affecting the community. The Trump administration's Department of Justice filed an appeal against a federal judge's ruling that restricted federal agents from using tear gas against protesters outside the ICE facility. The judge determined that tear gas use violated residents' bodily integrity rights, particularly affecting those living in nearby apartments. The administration plans to argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, five Republican lawmakers, including two gubernatorial candidates, missed over one-third of votes during Oregon's legislative short session.

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