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The announcement landed with the force of a public alarm: journalist and activist Andy Ngo announced that his legal team has officially notified the City of Portland of the filing of a $10 million federal civil-rights lawsuit, arguing that local authorities acted repeatedly and selectively against citizens identified as conservatives.

🚨 BREAKING: My legal team has just notified the City of Portland that we’re filing a $10 MILLION federal civil rights lawsuit for their REPEATED targeting of conservatives, resulting in my unconstitutional arrest

The City of Portland wants to COVER UP their Antifa ties. We will… pic.twitter.com/IVcc7S8nA5

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 9, 2025

The case, which once again exposes Oregon’s deep political wounds, erupts after years of tensions between City Hall, the Police Department, and groups like Antifa, whose violent track record has been documented on multiple occasions by outlets such as Gateway Hispanic and national publications.

According to Ngo himself, his 2021 arrest —an episode widely publicized but never fully clarified— occurred in a context of institutional hostility toward voices critical of the local left, an environment that intensified during the protests that kept the city paralyzed between 2020 and 2022.

The judicial notice, according to sources consulted, is based on allegations of violations of the First and Fourth Amendments, arguing that the police action lacked probable cause and was motivated by ideology.

The municipal administration avoided making an immediate statement and referred to a press release expected in the coming hours, while progressive organizations limited themselves to questioning the credibility of the plaintiff without providing additional data.

🚨 BREAKING: In a massive development, independent journalist Nick Sortor slaps Portland Police Department with $10 MILLION DOLLAR, FEDERAL civil rights lawsuit

BOOM! 🔥🔥

They WRONGFULLY arrested @NickSortor, despite Antifa assaulting HIM.

"In Portland, I was arrested because… pic.twitter.com/uTmxGocqUm

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 9, 2025

The process, which will be settled before a federal court, could force City Hall to hand over internal communications, operational protocols, and coordination records from demonstrations marked by surprising tolerance toward radicalized groups.

Ngo’s legal team anticipates a “detailed” discovery phase, capable of revealing possible political ties or administrative decisions that, if confirmed, would set a national precedent on ideological persecution by public institutions.

The impact of the case transcends Oregon: it enters the debate over the extent to which cities governed for decades by the left have allowed extremist activism to replace legitimate authority, weakening public order and endangering families and business owners who simply demand security and stability.

What happened in Portland cannot be understood as an isolated incident, but as the consequence of policies that prioritize identity-driven agendas over the law, institutional responsibility, and the basic duty to protect all citizens — not just those who align ideologically with the local authorities.

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About The Author Rafa Gómez-Santos Martín

Rafael Santos is a Portuguese writer and political analyst dedicated to educating Hispanics on traditional values and the importance of protecting children and families. With years of experience in media and public discourse, he has been a strong advocate for cultural preservation and moral principles in an ever-changing world. Passionate about culture, sports, and current affairs, Rafael brings insightful analysis to political and social debates, striving to empower the Hispanic community with knowledge and a deeper understanding of the issues that shape their lives.