Citing US Patriot Act provisions, Sam votes to withdraw City from the Joint Terrorism Task Force
Jane Ames
In early January, 2005 the new City Council faced the decision of whether or not to withdraw from the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).
Two Portland Police Officers had been assigned to the JTTF since 1997, and while Council had renewed participation in 2003, Sam had serious reservations about provisions of the USA Patriot Act* that had expanded law enforcement powers since the City of Portland first joined the JTTF.
On April 28, 2005, Sam joined 3 other Council members in the binding Resolution to formally withdraw from the JTTF and establish new protocols for cooperating with the FBI on terrorism investigations.
Related Documents
- Resolution No. substitute 36315, April 28, 2005
- Sam's Statement on the Resolution Vote
- Sam's Letter to Special Agent in Charge Robert Jordan
- Charles Hinkle Speech Regarding the USA Patriot Act
Community Partners
- American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon
- Portland Police Bureau
- U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut
- FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert Jordan
- Citizens Crime Commission of Portland
- Portland Copwatch
- Alliance for Police and Community Accountability
Media Mentions
- FBI boss: We need local help; Ben Jacklet, Portland Tribune, Jan. 21, 2005
- Portland raises ruckus with task force demands, Jennifer Anderson, Portland Tribune, March 25, 2005
- Talks will Continue on FBI Task Force, Jennifer Anderson, Portland Tribune, April 1, 2005
- Council to Vote on Task Force Pullout, Jennifer Andersen,Portland Tribune, April 26,2005
- Joy in the Galley as Portland Quites FBI Task Force, Anna Griffin, Oregonian April 29, 2005
- Portland May Pull Out of FBI Task Force
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Milestone:
*Congress faced required sunset or renewal of the Patriot Act in December, 2005; as a result of serious concerns by members from both parties in both houses, Congress decided to extend the Act for only 30 days to allow further consideration.
Posted by Jane Ames on December 26, 2005
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