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Portland Police Reform Stalled as DOJ Funding Expires

10/16/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice's funding for Portland police reform expired on September 30, halting its lawyers.
U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon denied the department's request to delay deadlines for commenting on progress due to lapsed appropriations.
Judge Simon underscored the settlement agreement's importance for public safety.
The independent monitoring group led by Mark P. Smith will release its draft report on November 1, with comments due October 16.

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The U.S. Department of Justice's funding for Portland police reform expired on September 30, halting its lawyers.
U.S. District Judge Michael H. Simon denied the department's request to delay deadlines for commenting on progress due to lapsed appropriations.
Judge Simon underscored the settlement agreement's importance for public safety.
The independent monitoring group led by Mark P. Smith will release its draft report on November 1, with comments due October 16.