Summary
On Tuesday, protesters at the Justice Center enjoyed a feast courtesy of Riot Ribs. A march organized by Rose City Justice went from Revolution Hall to downtown, drawing about 200 people. There were reports throughout the night of individual arrests by the feds, including people being pulled into unmarked cars for no obvious reason. It’s unclear whether these people are being charged with a crime.
Things remained calm for much of the night, with a visit from riot cops a little after 1 AM, who removed some of the street barricades then left. At about 3:30 AM, the feds came out and used a substantial amount of tear gas and pepper balls on the remaining protesters, as well as people who were sleeping in tents in Lonsdale park. The rest of the barricades were removed by Portland Police early this morning.
Scheduled Events
Vigil for Vanessa Guillen and BIPOC United Rally – 6:30 PM, Hillsboro Civic Center
Public Meditation: Black Lives Matter – 7 PM, Chapman Square
Timeline
Riot Ribs is prepping some vegetarian options for tonight:
Okay I biked up and got a huge smile on my face. It’s just a bunch of tents, @riotribs cooking, and chill music. Could I be invited to your uprising please? ? pic.twitter.com/FWCJUbWYqL
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
There’s another march happening, organized by Rose City Justice:
New art at the JC:
There’s a small memorial where federal police shot Donavan LaBella in the head on July 11th. pic.twitter.com/0XTiE9oWkW
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
There are 200+ people but mostly scattered in both parks, social distancing within reason. Protesters are starting to move to JC to hear speakers. No fed or PPB presence. Vibe feels like people keeping calm and carrying on while Feds try to occupy downtown.
— ?️?Andrew D. Jankowski?️? (@AndrewJank) July 15, 2020
Back to the RCJ march, now in SE Portland:
Standing in an intersection, chanting this topical cheer:
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) July 15, 2020
“I don’t get no sleep cause of y’all. Y’all never gonna sleep cause of me.” pic.twitter.com/lpaSU5sdhM
Riot Ribs is expecting a sweep tomorrow morning and could use some support from anyone who’s available to come down there:
.@Bitchwitch20 reminded me that there will be a sweep at 7 a.m. tomorrow to dismantle Riot Ribs, in case you were, um, to show up and express your support for Riot Ribs at that hour. pic.twitter.com/VsiSLfD1B8
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
The autonomous space at Lownsdale sq has also been dubbed the Chinook Land Autonomous Territory or #CLAT, which I enjoy a lot because we’re on stolen fucking land. So come on down to the CLAT and build some barricades and eat ribs! And stay all night! #ACAB #BLM pic.twitter.com/LurV97pDxV
— PNW Youth Liberation Front (@PNWYLF) July 15, 2020
This banner says, “Latinx for Black Lives.” pic.twitter.com/U78jZJOsa9
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
Some good street blockades up on 3rd & Salmon outside the federal courthouse! Also, from years in the service industry, I know that some of the equipment in the street is not cheap? I guess irrelevant. #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/ozezcDr2OI
— Peter (@gravemorgan) July 15, 2020
Protesting the injury of Donavan LaBella this past weekend:
@chloekarfuckian still out here chained to the spot #donavanlabella was shot in the head by US Marshals, peacefully protesting, unarmed. Determined to make the Feds publically witness her mourn his injury. Power to her, we support her Stan. #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/EQHZONR2ic
— Peter (@gravemorgan) July 15, 2020
Barricades continue to develop. Did you know that street barricades protect protesters from car attacks and accidents?
The beginnings of a barricade are starting on Salmon Street. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter pic.twitter.com/eM0kRWxdGk
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
PPB and/or Feds seen entering what I think is the IRS building. 15 officers counted. They’ve gone back inside but vibe is ruined.
— ?️?Andrew D. Jankowski?️? (@AndrewJank) July 15, 2020
There are reports that a houseless person was arrested:
Federal police came out and arrested one person, protesters tell me, but I didn’t see it happen. pic.twitter.com/afvfL3nGJQ
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
One protester says they came out to arrest someone for peeing in the park. There are no public restrooms here that are open. Someone suggests a chant “whose piss? Our piss!” Gets no traction.
— Jake “wear a mask” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) July 15, 2020
Several people have commented that the bushes in Terry Schrunk Plaza are a very popular place to take care of that need. (And unfortunately also federal property.)
Really enjoying the cyberpunk vibes coming from @riotribs. #cyberpunk #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #CLAT #riotribs pic.twitter.com/kYQv6Tr41v
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
Would you like a barricade tour? This one is on Salmon. “Fuck RCJ.” pic.twitter.com/We4pyyk9jo
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
So far, so chill, at the drum circle:
Things you should not wear to a protest: a Hawaiian shirt ?
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
Thing you should wear to a protest: a mask ?
This advice is brought to you by people getting into an argument about boogaloo boys.
Protesters await the 1 AM PPB shift change:
We’re down on 2nd for the shift change. But first, protesters make room for an ambulance, which drives into the JC garage. pic.twitter.com/WgrowsMTqj
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
We moved to Madison because there are some camo police peeking over this wall. pic.twitter.com/n1RHoA85Vr
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
Federal Officers have come out to watch the crowd gathering on Morrison in front of the Justice Center. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/A7C8FGBpQY
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
Meanwhile the Portland Police Bureau came and dismantled the baracade on Salmon street. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/8AroBNRGwy
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
And then they jumped back on their riot van and left! pic.twitter.com/8f7lOfcutk
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
Someone starts a trash fire but it isn’t popular:
And the fire has been put out. Someone at one point said “All the people the start fires and shit are the first to run when the cops come.” There are ongoing debates here about that statement. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/HqSJ7igtxj
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
People work on rebuilding the barricade the riot cops took apart:
During the barricade rebuilding, someone set a trash bag on fire. Protesters yelled for someone to put it out. Others defended the trash fire. “Should we vote?” a protester yelled sarcastically, while the bag burned. Eventually someone put it out with a fire extinguisher.
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) July 15, 2020
Another arrest:
Federal Officers just arrested a person as they were trying to discretely pee. Someone showed me video.
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
We’ve also been seeing reports of the feds grabbing people and pulling them into unmarked cars.
These federal officers (?) just rushed up and arrested someone for no reason pic.twitter.com/xcFVuoMZmN
— Matcha chai (@matcha_chai) July 15, 2020
If you’ve heard rumors about people getting snatched in minivans, they are true! “Ohhhh that is the feds! What the fuck?” -me, a minivan skeptic pic.twitter.com/4dhyRsyWBc
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 15, 2020
What is this? They are kidnapping people. pic.twitter.com/M0AnuZ1GSi
— Cozcacuahutli Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) July 15, 2020
I’m not an expert on this, but isn’t it normal to be told you’re being arrested before they take you away?
Federal agents in civilian vans. pic.twitter.com/8l7nVfsxSE
— Cozcacuahutli Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) July 15, 2020
Around 3:30 AM the feds started deploying an enormous amount of tear gas:
Closer up look at some of officers out in the streets. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portlandoregon #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/9kHj0Mgl9C
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
More vehicles and some officers head out. One officer decides to shoot some pepper bullets at people. #blacklivesmatter #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/Q34IwTxswl
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
The feds appear to leave, then return with more tear gas:
At 3:53 AM Teargas is used in the streets of Portland. #teargas #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/YL2HbMNdqt
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
A park with people in tents sleeping begins to be teargassed. #teargas #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #portland #justicecenter #riotribs #CLAT pic.twitter.com/nr8cplmHqU
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 15, 2020
The folks at KOIN could smell tear gas inside their building:
Media
Present
- Andrew D. Jankowski – CashApp $AndrewJank
- Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
- Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
- Lindsey Smith – CashApp: $LindseyPSmith7 / Venmo: Lindsey-Smith-55
- Portland Independent Documentarians – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
- Suzette Smith
Articles
Associated Press
Chaotic protests prompt soul-searching in Portland, Oregon
The Guardian
Sound of the police: how US law enforcement uses noise as a weapon
OPB
Political Fight Over Violence By Federal Officers In Portland Deepens
The Oregonian
Portland protesters march from Revolution Hall for first time in weeks
Tear gas deployed as federal officers disperse protesters overnight in downtown Portland
Portland Mercury
Hall Monitor: Crossing the Line
Willamette Week
Mayor Ted Wheeler Calls on Federal Officers to Leave Portland: “We Do Not Need or Want Their Help”
Protesters Feast on Riot Ribs, a Donations-Only Barbecue in the Center of a Standoff With the Feds
Police
Agencies present
- Federal: US Marshals/DHS/etc
- Portland Police Bureau
Munitions used
- Tear gas
- Pepper balls
- Flash bang grenades
Number of arrests
PPB: none reported / Feds: unknown