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US Judge Denies Portland Effort to Limit Agents During Protest Arrests

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   A U.S. judge has ruled against the (western U.S.) state of Oregon,
   which sought to restrain federal officers' actions during daily
   protests in Portland that have often spiraled into violence.

   U.S. District Judge Michael Mosman ruled Friday that the state lacked
   standing to sue on behalf of protesters. The state lawsuit sought to
   restrict federal agents' actions when they arrest people, including
   prohibiting federal agents from detaining protesters without probable
   cause.

   Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum's lawsuit accused federal
   agents of arresting protesters without probable cause and using
   excessive force. She sought a temporary restraining order to
   "immediately stop federal authorities from unlawfully detaining
   Oregonians."

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