Breaking — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the activation of the state's National Guard to support law enforcement in the case of civil unrest over the election
The letter reads: "Based upon general and specific information and concerns regarding the potential for violence or other unlawful activity related to the 2024 general election, I want to ensure we are fully prepared to respond to any potential additional civil unrest of the type described in RCW 38.08.040 occurring within Washington State leading up to, on, and potentially extending beyond November 5, 2024, the date of the 2024 general election."
Breaking — Ballot Drop Boxes set on fire in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington
Police said explosive devices were placed inside the boxes early Monday morning.
Hundreds of ballots have been burned 🧵
Location One: Clark County, Vancouver, Washington — Fisher's Landing ballot drop box (3510 S.E. 164th Ave)
Clark County Auditors Office said anyone who placed a ballot into the box after 11 am Saturday could have been impacted.
The fire was discovered around 6 am Monday.
Clark County is currently one of the most competitive congressional races — Republican @joekent16jan19 hopes to unseat Democrat @MGPforCongress in WA District 3, which was a Republican stronghold before an upset in 2022.
Breaking — Update on Portland Antifa member John Hacker's assault case in Clackamas County
The mentally disabled victim, who was brutally beaten by John Hacker after Alissa Azar's trial, has been granted a temporary protection order against Hacker.
But that's not all🧵
The DA's office is considering offering Hacker a plea deal, and negotiations are underway.
Hacker brutally assaulted the victim in a fit of rage after his Antifa comrade was felony convicted at trial.
The mentally disabled victim allegedly suffered a traumatic brain injury.
🧵 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 — A federal judge ruled Seattle police violated a Christian pastor's free speech rights after arresting him for 'his own safety'
Matthew Meinecke was arrested several times while preaching the Bible at left-wing protest — where he was a frequent target of violence from activists, including members of Antifa.
Instead of arresting the individuals who launched brutal attacks on the street preacher, SPD officers decided to arrest Meinecke for ‘his own safety' when he showed up to these events.
The city has agreed to pay Meinecke $35,000 in compensatory damages, including $80,000 in attorney's fees.