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Oregon sheriff violated federal law by holding woman in jail solely on immigration detainer, suit alleges

Oregon sheriff violated federal law by holding woman in jail solely on immigration detainer, suit alleges

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office held a woman in jail two hours after she had posted bail, solely so she could be detained by immigration officers in violation of her constitutional right against unlawful seizure, a new federal lawsuit alleges.

Crumbling democratic norms make it harder for journalists to repeat heroics of Watergate: Washington Post Opinion

Crumbling democratic norms make it harder for journalists to repeat heroics of Watergate: Washington Post Opinion

As the anniversary of the Watergate scandal's beginning comes around again - the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters was on June 17, 1972 -- investigative journalism's effectiveness is weakened. The reporting may be every bit as skilled, but the results are greatly diluted because so much has changed in the nation, including its media.

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‘Malicious cyberattack’ steals travelers’ photos from Customs and Border Protection

‘Malicious cyberattack’ steals travelers’ photos from Customs and Border Protection

"If the government collects sensitive information about Americans, it is responsible for protecting it - and that's just as true if it contracts with a private company," Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said in a statement to The Post. "Anyone whose information was compromised should be notified by Customs, and the government needs to explain exactly how it intends to prevent this kind of breach from happening in the future."

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