DOJ inspector general announces probe into law enforcement activity in Portland, DC

The Justice Department’s internal watchdog announced Thursday that he is opening an investigation into the DOJ law enforcement response to recent unrest in Portland and Washington, D.C., after multiple calls for it to do so from lawmakers and officials.

Inspector General Michael Horowitz said that after complaints and a referral from the U.S. attorney in Oregon, the Office of Inspector General has opened an investigation into use of force allegations involving DOJ personnel in Portland this month. He said the investigation would be coordinated with the inspector general for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

It comes after weeks of controversy surrounding federal law enforcement presence in Portland. Both agencies ordered federal law enforcement to protect monuments and federal property this month in response to weeks of rioting and protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Democrats in the state and others accused federal law enforcement of a heavy-handed response and of escalating the situation. They also pointed to instances where they said “unidentified” officers were seen bundling suspects into unmarked vehicles – although DHS has denied they are unidentified.

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Don't be surprised if the dotard fires the IG.