Maxine Bernstein
@maxbernstein
Oregonian reporter covering federal court, criminal justice
Judge's written opinion is now out ordering fence be removed outside Eugene Federal Bldg by 7/2: www.documentcloud.org/documents/28... story: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0... Govt seeking a hold on his ruling b/f 9th Circuit.
BREAKING: Federal judge has ruled that a fence placed around perimeter of Eugene Federal Building in April violates public’s right to free speech by blocking access to an upper courtyard that has for decades served as a focal point for protests. (1/2) (Photo: Gold Meadows / KMTR / Pool image)
UPDATED w/ screenshots of 3 jury notes sent to judge b/f as jury deadlocked Trial of Portland musician accused of assaulting fed during ICE protest ends in mistrial @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
$45 million gamble: Portland suburb wants to build on the spot of devastating landslide @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/clackamascou...
Wildhorse Casino armed robber who claimed he was God drops insanity defense, pleads guilty He'll face 20 yrs in prison, under plea agreement. The robber pulled gun on responding officer. Officer fired first, wounding robber & a bystander behind the suspect. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Man accused in Oregon killing found guilty of manslaughter in death of missing Alaska roommate www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Workers returning refurbished elk statue to downtown Portland spot this morning www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
Feds face no court-imposed limits on tear gas in Portland as ‘No Kings’ protest begins @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Full appeals court urged to lift hold on judge’s order restricting tear gas at Portland ICE building @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Appeals court puts hold on orders restricting federal use of force outside Portland ICE building @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Trump commemorative coin spurs Portland man to act: ‘It bugged me’ @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
Man faked Oregon lab ownership in $46M Medicare fraud scheme, feds say @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/...
Federal jury rejects hymn copyright infringement claim against British composer @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
Judge blocks RFK Jr.’s move to restrict federal funding for gender-affirming care @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/...
State psychiatric hospital faces renewed calls to limit admissions amid delays www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Feds to appeal broader injunction limiting force against anti-ICE protesters in Portland @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Feds seek emergency hold on order restricting tear gas outside Portland apartment complex @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Music copyright case in Portland focuses on 12 bars from two Catholic hymns @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/entertainmen...
Feds to appeal judge’s order restricting use of tear gas outside Portland apartment complex @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Man accused of flamethrower arson attempt on Tesla shop held on bail @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Portland man gets probation for vandalizing federal government SUV www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Teenagers ran fentanyl ring out of suburban Portland home, federal agents allege @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Authorities arrest suspect in fire that torched prominent Portland deli www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Will the feds follow court orders to curb tear gas, pepper balls at Portland ICE building? www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
State pays $225K to woman who alleged prison guard coerced sexual acts www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
BREAKING: Federal officers barred from unleashing indiscriminate force on ICE protesters in Portland @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Portland man sentenced to federal prison for arson at ICE building @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Federal Protective Service’s public order policy had been sealed until this week when it was made public w/ redactions in the ICE protest case in court in Portland. Find link to policy & videos played in court of feds’ use of force, plus officers’ depositions: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
Judge expected to further restrict feds’ force at Portland ICE office, citing ‘disturbing evidence’ @oregonian.com www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...