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Oregon Immigrant Rights Coalition Calls for Swift Passage of the DREAM Act

CAUSA joins with Immigrant Rights and Education Advocates from across the nation in calling on Congress to swiftly pass the DREAM Act.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Today, Representatives Howard Berman (D-CA) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) announced the reintroduction of "Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

They were joined in support by a group of Senators and Representatives from both sides of the aisle.

Legislation to Phase Out Ownership of Dangerous Pets Passed by Senate

SB 391 not retroactive; will prevent new ownership of certain exotic animals.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Following a high profile accident in Connecticut involving a pet chimpanzee, the Senate passed legislation today to protect exotic animals and phase out Oregon’s role in the permitting of exotic pets.

Included under the new exotic-pets category are non-domestic cats, non-human primates, non-domestic dogs, crocodiles, and alligators.

Lynch Medical Marijuana Sentence Delayed in Los Angeles

People around the world have shown their support for this former medical marijuana dispensary owner.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The LA Times reports that a federal judge has postponed the sentencing of Charles Lynch, a Morro Bay medical marijuana dispensary owner, on a federal conviction for marijuana charges.

Washington State Marijuana Trial on National Stage

Thousands are anxiously watching the case against a retired stone mason as they move into closing arguments.

(PORT ORCHARD, Wash.) - The majority of Washingtonians voted together in 1998 for the health and safety of its ill residents. Supporting the medical use of marijuana was not a hard choice for most, and the state has adjusted very well overall to bringing these sick patients into the fold.

Contrary to these ideals seems to be one particular man: Kitsap County Prosecutor Russ Hauge (pronounced howgy). His opinion of the thousands of legal medicinal use patients seems to be nothing less than disapproval.

Will a California Court Martyr Charles Lynch or Avoid Disaster?

Sentencing is set for Monday, and one law-abiding citizen may be imprisoned for decades.

(SALEM, Ore.) - San Luis Obispo, California Sheriff Pat Hedges tried and tried to catch Medical Marijuana dispensary owner Charles Lynch doing something illegal, but he simply wasn't violating the law.

After exhausting his local resources, the sheriff brought in federal agents from the DEA and they finally got a security guard to sell some pot to them. Over that, Lynch now faces years in prison.

Deputies Cleared in Fatal Shooting of 68-Year Old Marijuana Suspect (AUDIO)

Clackamas County Grand Jury exonerates deputies in March 4th fatal shooting.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - The Clackamas County District Attorneys Office says a Grand Jury has exonerated two Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies involved in the fatal shooting of a 68-year old Canby man March 4th.

Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney, John Wentworth, says Clackamas Deputy Brian Lister and Deputy Jesse Ashby, were cleared of any criminal wrong doing in the fatal shooting of 68-year old Hubert Henkel.

Israeli Orders Palestinian to Demolish His Home or Face Penalty

The court said that if the man didn't tear his own home down, he would pay for demolition expenses and serve six months in jail.

(OCCUPIED JERUSALEM) - The Israeli district court in occupied Jerusalem has ruled that Adel Tamimi, a Jerusalemite, should knock down his own home in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Tamimi said in a statement, "How can I destroy the house in which I lived for 17 years with my own hands! Where will I go with my family? I have paid all fines with the hope of obtaining a construction permit but to no avail".

Army Captain Indicted for Money Laundering and Theft of Government Property

Indictment Alleges Captain Stole in Excess of $690,000.

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Capt. Michael Dung Nguyen, 28, of Ft. Lewis, Wash., with theft of government property, money laundering and structuring financial transactions, U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Karin J. Immergut announced today.

Nguyen was scheduled to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Papak at 1:30 p.m. PST today to answer to the charges.

New UN Report Cites Worsening Human Rights Situation in Afghanistan

The report calls for the protection of women and girls in both the private and public sphere.

(GENEVA) - The human rights situation in Afghanistan is marked by a rise in civilian casualties, setbacks for women, mounting attacks on freedom of expression and a culture of impunity when it comes to punishing perpetrators of abuses, the United Nations says in a new report.

“Gross human rights violations remain a serious threat to continuing efforts to transform Afghan society,” states the report.

New Reports Call Bullying in Oregon Schools a Major Problem

Advocates back stronger anti-bullying legislation; call on Legislature to take action.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A coalition of advocacy groups today released a pair of reports pointing to the prevalence of bullying in Oregon schools, calling the hostile campus climate a serious detriment to educational achievement.