Court Watch

Court Watch: Yang vs. Wales; Should Judges Recuse?
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Yang vs. Wales; Should Judges Recuse?

Wales says yes if parties to case gave $1,000 donation, Yang undecided.

Court Watch: Wales and Yang on Judicial Pay
Court Watch

Wales and Yang on Judicial Pay

Two candidates for circuit court consider: should they be paid more?

Court Watch: Clarke Could Face Constitutional Claim
Court Watch

Clarke Could Face Constitutional Claim

Oregon court decision suggests Sheriff is wrongly detaining immigrants.

Court Watch: Clarke Can’t Delay Class Action Suit
Court Watch

Clarke Can’t Delay Class Action Suit

Pregnant women shackled in county jail, could be as many as 300 in suit.

Court Watch: Judicial Candidates Explain Themselves
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Judicial Candidates Explain Themselves

The philosophies of circuit court opponents Yang and Wales.

Court Watch: Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%
Court Watch

Supreme Court Workload Down By 48%

Huge drop in cases handled by state high court. Court of Appeals workload also way down.

Court Watch: Court’s Redistricting Order A Problem?
Court Watch

Court’s Redistricting Order A Problem?

The solution that Democrats have cheered may not be so simple.

Court Watch: Clarke Clueless On Department Violations?
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Clarke Clueless On Department Violations?

In court testimony, Sheriff can’t say how many employees faced criminal charges.

Court Watch: Chemical Spraying Used At Lincoln Hills
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Chemical Spraying Used At Lincoln Hills

ACLU suit shows pepper spray used repeatedly, violating state administrative code.

Court Watch: Shocking Charges in Lincoln Hills Suit
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Shocking Charges in Lincoln Hills Suit

Youth suffer excruciating pain, shackling, solitary confinement, ACLU suit charges.

Court Watch: Municipal Court Cases Drop By 54%
Court Watch

Municipal Court Cases Drop By 54%

Court handles 75,000 fewer cases than 5 years ago. Are fewer judges needed?

Court Watch: City Approves $110,000 Settlement
Court Watch

City Approves $110,000 Settlement

Suit filed charging excessive police force in ugly 2012 incident.