Portland officials have issued a forceful call to the Trump Department of Justice, insisting that the city not be overlooked in an ongoing police probe. Allegations of excessive force, constitutional rights violations, and recent arrests at an ICE facility underscore the tension roiling the city’s streets.

A conservative online journalist’s arrest has prompted a broad federal investigation into the Portland Police Bureau. The U.S. Department of Justice says it will examine the bureau’s practices and actions following Thursday’s high-profile incident.

The Department of Justice is investigating the arrest of conservative influencer Nick Sortor during an antifa protest in Portland. Sortor had been documenting unrest across the city for weeks before local authorities detained him, prompting the attorney general to demand a closer look at policing practices. The move signals growing federal interest in how civil liberties are handled amid ongoing demonstrations.

A federal judge has halted former President Donald Trump’s effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to remain in her post while her lawsuit challenging the move proceeds. Multiple outlets report parallel legal developments, including inquiries by the Department of Justice.