Legal Mess

December 5, 2023 we had the latest hearing in my Federal Civil Rights Case. (You can watch the actual hearing here.)

December 5, 2023 we had the latest hearing in my Federal Civil Rights Case. (You can watch the actual hearing here.)

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The photo above is Charlie (my youngest son) + me in November of 2017… around the same time… I was illegally arrested… … hauled away by two armed officers… placed in handcuffs and into the back of a black unmarked SUV… … arrested based on false allegations… accusations the Oregon Department of Justice knew were…

Your support of this work has made it possible for us to pay $4,244.08 to our legal team this month (March 2023) alone. Thank you!

Your support of this work has made it possible for us to pay $4,244.08 to our legal team this month (March 2023) alone. Thank you!

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Published on Social Media: March 8, 2023 – Wednesday The amount above is the amount paid to members of the Lead Safe Mama Legal Team [primarily for work supporting our Federal Civil Rights legal battle] so far this month alone (March 2023). This is money that Lead Safe Mama, LLC earned as a result of…

#NoJusticeNoPeace: My Federal Civil Rights case was dismissed by a Trump-appointed Republican judge (ruling – in part “Qualified Immunity”) – an update.

#NoJusticeNoPeace: My Federal Civil Rights case was dismissed by a Trump-appointed Republican judge (ruling – in part “Qualified Immunity”) – an update.

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A section of the collaborative community mural on my home in Portland, Oregon including the “No Justice No Peace / Know Justice Know Peace” section of it that I painted last year in response to an earlier ruling on the case.  #KnowJusticeKnowPeace  #NoJusticeNoPeace Friday – November 25, 2022 Preface: This is an unavoidably l-o-n-g piece! I wrote…

May 19, 2022 update on my Federal Civil Rights Legal Case

May 19, 2022 update on my Federal Civil Rights Legal Case

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Written 5/19/2022- Thursday Hi Friends! First off, I want to acknowledge that many people may be *tired of hearing* about this from me (and also tired of hearing me ask for help)! Well, if that is you, imagine how I feel about it! I read a quote recently on a friend’s Instagram page that provided…

We heard from the judge yesterday – about scheduling oral arguments in my Federal Civil Rights Case.

We heard from the judge yesterday – about scheduling oral arguments in my Federal Civil Rights Case.

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Link with all the ways you can help (including the direct GoFundMe link): https://tamararubin.com/2021/07/ways-to-support-the-work-of-lead-safe-mama-llc/ – Link with the most recent filing that is up on the website (I will post a new update shortly): https://tamararubin.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Third-Amended-Complaint-Lead-Safe-Mama-2021.pdf – Text from the image:   5/11/2022 – Wednesday   Yesterday the judge reached out to our Civil Rights attorney…

A request today in support of My Federal Civil Rights case. Thank you for reading.

A request today in support of My Federal Civil Rights case. Thank you for reading.

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Thursday – February 24, 2022 Hello friends. My lawyer (for my Federal Civil Rights case in which I am suing the State of Oregon in Federal court for actions of bad actors within the government agencies of the State of Oregon – actions including my illegal arrest – in 2017 [when I was arrested on…

If you love my work (or if you love me) you are going to want to read this. The State filed a motion to dismiss my entire Federal Civil Rights case. This is my attorney’s brilliant response.

If you love my work (or if you love me) you are going to want to read this. The State filed a motion to dismiss my entire Federal Civil Rights case. This is my attorney’s brilliant response.

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January 31, 2022- Monday Updated: 2/2/2022 My attorney just sent this to me today (link here and below). This is his full 32-page superbly-written response as filed with the courts on Saturday (1/29) – a response to the State’s “Motion for Summary Judgment” which was filed about a month ago (the State’s attempt to get…

Tuesday – March 9, 2021: An update on my Civil Rights case. Some excellent news & a request…

Tuesday – March 9, 2021: An update on my Civil Rights case. Some excellent news & a request…

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A new update on my legal case For those new here, here’s a bit of background: Back in August of 2019, I filed a lawsuit against the State of Oregon [in Federal court] for multiple counts of civil rights violations against me — violations that have directly interfered with my childhood Lead-poisoning prevention advocacy work (impacting…

In Dec. 2019 I earned $16,054.63 from advertising, making it possible to pay the forensic bookkeepers for my legal battle

In Dec. 2019 I earned $16,054.63 from advertising, making it possible to pay the forensic bookkeepers for my legal battle

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

On August 28th, my legal team filed our lawsuit against the State of Oregon in Federal court. Read it here.

On August 28th, my legal team filed our lawsuit against the State of Oregon in Federal court. Read it here.

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

While working on the bigger legal battle in a very public way, I quietly found out I won a smaller legal battle yesterday.

While working on the bigger legal battle in a very public way, I quietly found out I won a smaller legal battle yesterday.

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In the midst of all of the chaos and whirlwind of activity around my larger legal battles with the State, there have been other smaller legal battles stemming from the same sources along the way (quietly pulling at my attention and making it nearly impossible for me to get to my more important work –…

It’s official! I am suing the Oregon DOJ, the District Attorney, DHS, Multnomah County Sheriff, the Governor of Oregon, and others

It’s official! I am suing the Oregon DOJ, the District Attorney, DHS, Multnomah County Sheriff, the Governor of Oregon, and others

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Against the advice of many of my friends (who have urged me not to spend any more time on this  – as legal battles tend to suck your life away) I filed this lawsuit today – not just for me, but for every advocate who has been silenced.  My lawyers have argued that I cannot…

Welp… I may end up filing this lawsuit against the State of Oregon on my own (Pro Se), so here you go! “F#$% Oregon” e-mail #1

Welp… I may end up filing this lawsuit against the State of Oregon on my own (Pro Se), so here you go! “F#$% Oregon” e-mail #1

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Below is the email I sent to Ellen Mendoza at the Oregon DOJ tonight. Stay tuned for a blow-by-blow. I will share each of the e-mails related to my case here.  Just click the “Tort Blog” category link! Here’s the definition of “Tort” for those not familiar with it: My email (posted as a screenshot):

I found an attorney to draft my tort claim against the State of Oregon, and now I just need to raise $1,500 today to cover his fee! #TIA

I found an attorney to draft my tort claim against the State of Oregon, and now I just need to raise $1,500 today to cover his fee! #TIA

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Hello all. I am so very excited that I finally found a highly-qualified attorney to draft my tort claim against the various agencies and representatives identified in my tort claim notice! He has requested a flat fee for this, of $1,500 in order to draft this in time for the May 10, 2019 deadline. This…

So… what happened at the hearing on February 19th? How did it go? What’s the latest with your legal case, Tamara?

So… what happened at the hearing on February 19th? How did it go? What’s the latest with your legal case, Tamara?

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Subtitle: OH MY F’in GOD! Are you F’IN kidding me!!!!! REALLY!!!??? HOW BROKEN IS THE F’in SYSTEM? And here’s what my 14-year-old son, Avi said when he heard about how the day went (when we got home from the hearing): “What, Mom – are they going to drag this out forever?” #SmartKid! … and “apparently…

Lead Safe Mama’s Legal Battle: A brief update (more shortly!)

Lead Safe Mama’s Legal Battle: A brief update (more shortly!)

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Dear friends, The legal battle in defense of my advocacy work rages on, and the costs continue as well. If you are new to my list and have no idea what I am talking about, click here to read my update from October 2018. For the latest detailed update – stand by and keep an eye out…

#LeadSafeMama Financial Update: February 18, 2019 – Current Legal Case Expenses (& ways you can help!)

#LeadSafeMama Financial Update: February 18, 2019 – Current Legal Case Expenses (& ways you can help!)

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Hi all! This is the latest financial update – with a summary of what I am working to earn / raise right now in support of my advocacy work and legal defense. Most important is the urgent need to replenish the retainer for my attorney who will be representing me in the next (and possibly…

The next hearing in my legal case is on Tuesday (2/19/19)

The next hearing in my legal case is on Tuesday (2/19/19)

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…

A box of Exhibits Sent to us Right Before our August 2018 Hearing…

A box of Exhibits Sent to us Right Before our August 2018 Hearing…

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For those new to this website: Tamara Rubin is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood Lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother of Lead-poisoned children (two of her sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005). Since 2009, Tamara has been using XRF technology (a scientific method used…