Portland's New Nuisance Code: Cracking Down on Trafficking

Portlands City Council approves new nuisance code to combat sex trafficking, sparking debate on policing and potential bias. The change allows the city to intervene when properties accumulate repeated issues linked to illegal activities, such as running a massage parlor against state rules or facilitating prostitution. The vote was close, with most progressives voting no, except for Council President Jamie Dunphy. Critics argue the move may lead to uneven enforcement and push trafficking victims further underground. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f91dfa3eb6f5a88e