Summary
There were many different demonstrations throughout the day on July 18th, but in the evening there were two main demonstrations in Portland. One took place downtown in front of the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse, as is customarily the case, the other marched throughout North Portland.
Downtown, the evening’s demonstrations started with a memorial service for Shai’India Harris, an 18 year old girl that was murdered in the Lents area on July 10th, held by her family. Afterwards, protestors gathered in the street between Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse and Lownsdale Park. Notably, one of the first groups to arrive was about a dozen doctors, adorned in their lab coats, who gave speeches. The next group that caught attention was a group of moms that formed a wall by linking arms on the front line of the protest. Chants such as, “feds stay clear, moms are here” and “leave our kids alone” could be heard from this group.
Protestors also made quick work of dismantling a new fence that had come up around the federal courthouse and used it to barricade the courthouse’s front doors. During their first few attempts at this, protestors were met with smoke bombs and federal agents with tear gas. Federal officers attempting to disperse protestors around 11 PM consequently tear gassed and shoved the group of moms as well, much to the ire of the crowd. Despite withstanding multiple rounds of heavy tear gas early in the night, the crowd remained spirited and trekked back to the courthouse area every time. At its peak there were estimates of 300 – 400 people at the demonstration. The night ended largely without incident after early assaults by federal officers.
In North Portland it was a very different scene. Protesters started at Peninsula Park and began marching, at first with seemingly no end goal. Eventually they reached The Portland Police Bureau North Precinct, where they stayed for about an hour playing music, chanting, and allegedly tagging a police car that was left in the open. When PPB began announcing over their loudspeakers for protestors to clear the area, they began marching away from the precinct. This is something that we have seen little to none of since the protests began.
Approximately 2 miles later protestors reached The Portland Police Association building, home of the PPB union. There, they allegedly set dumpsters on fire and allegedly started a fire in the union building itself, although that was relatively small comparatively. Not long after, the gathering was declared a riot and PPB in riot gear came and confronted protestors in a line. Protestors began marching away once again, but this time the riot cops were right behind them. Multiple times as protestors were walking away, PPB rushed at them from the back, tackling people and making multiple arrests.
Eventually protestors were forced to disperse into the dark neighborhoods, where PPB followed them with their loudspeaker disturbing the neighborhood. There were reports of people coming out of their houses to disseminate supplies and provide refuge for the protestors being gassed and shoved. Protestors were pushed towards the highway and told to move East. Unfortunately, the only thing east of them was a wall. The night ended after protestors endured brutal dispersal tactics and attacks from behind from the PPB.
Scheduled Events
- Memorial Service for the Anonymous – 10 AM
- Protest for Vanessa Guillen – Noon
- Student Led BLM Car Rally – 2 PM
- Portland Artist Rally – 3 PM
- PDX Protest: Bank of America Owes Reparations – 4 PM
- March for Justice at Holladay Park to Pioneer Square – 5 PM
- Take Back Our City: Occupy Lents Park – 6 PM
- Justice for Shai’India Harris – 6 PM
Timeline
For clarity, the timeline is split by two locations, Downtown Portland and North Portland. Two separate demonstrations happened in these locations.
Downtown Portland
An event was held by Shai’India Harris’s family in her honor at Salmon Street Springs around 6 PM.
I’m at Salmon Street Springs for the #SayHerName Shai’India Harris event in downtown Portland. pic.twitter.com/AkgTDP0MPn
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
In front of the Justice Center, a few hundred protestors gathered, including a group of doctors.
A crowd of about 200 is listening to doctors speak on the steps of the Justice Center.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
This doctor is from Iran and warned about similarities in how the two countries treat protesters. pic.twitter.com/fJTobvN7vZ
This group, who says they’re moms against police brutality, is making a human barricade at 3rd & Main. pic.twitter.com/k5gJ8Tyt3c
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
A crowd of about 400 has now occupied both SW 3rd and SW Main.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
The moms are chanting, “Feds stay clear! Moms are here!” at the federal courthouse.
All three fences are still up. pic.twitter.com/jhJ09NUxGW
The southern park’s fence is down! I can’t stress how dangerous it usually is to mess with the fences. No police out yet, though.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
It’s mostly black bloc people dismantling the fences and mostly an older crowd chanting in the streets. ~450 people total.
There is now a gap (didn’t see how it was made) in the fence but protesters aren’t messing with it. pic.twitter.com/BYOQdNcqoi
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) July 19, 2020
Impressed woth the side of the crowd considering there is another very large action going on. 250-300? pic.twitter.com/IqAJxtu2vp
— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) July 19, 2020
Important to note that protests here at the justice center have recently seen a resurgence in attendance and a growth in diversity of demographics. Portlanders from all walks of life are here. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #FreePortland #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/uIcxVOvhOx
— Portland Independent Documentarians (@PDocumentarians) July 19, 2020
Obviously things are more tense now, but the crowd is still big. People are dismantling the federal courthouse fence. There have been no tear gas, shooting, or warnings so far.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
A protester yells, “If you don’t wanna be tear gassed, stop!” at the people taking apart the fence, and someone yells back, “You’ve never even been here!”
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
And if that doesn’t sum up the dynamic, I don’t know what does!
Another fence done come and gone pic.twitter.com/K4fvbN8Oj8
— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) July 19, 2020
I’m just standing here in a gas mask thinking, “Are they gonna attack these moms?” as antifa teens scamper around me with pieces of fence.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
The moms are chanting, “Leave our kids alone!” pic.twitter.com/uAoYkzzorV
The pieces of fence outside the federal courthouse are now being zip tied together, making it more difficult for federal police to use these doors. (Again, there are many other doors.) pic.twitter.com/PDX7I3j9a8
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
The main pedestal of the Elk Fountain on SW Main between Chapman and Lownsdale Squares has vanished, and there’s a bonfire in its place. No mashmallows (yet?). I just arrived, so I haven’t seen any “crowd control munitions.” Large crowd here in front of the Justice Center. pic.twitter.com/ibdTCO0v99
— e c o n o m y b r e a k f a s t (@econbrkfst) July 19, 2020
A shirtless @SnackVanTM feeds the moms from a wagon. Snack Van Driver, as they’re known here, was released from jail at 11 a.m. this morning. pic.twitter.com/1LrkknJYMb
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Federal law enforcement made their first appearance of the night at about 10:45 PM.
Feds are out. They shoved the moms. Lots of tear gas and flash bangs. pic.twitter.com/gPsP6ZZnlo
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Tear gas used on big crowd. pic.twitter.com/mmWacLSteW
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Another angle of the same moment above:
Federal officers have deployed tear gas in front of the courthouse pic.twitter.com/lDABgtSbxH
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) July 19, 2020
Wow. Huge contingent defiantly marches back to the parks. pic.twitter.com/bxpspDhb5V
— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) July 19, 2020
Federal officers came out to move back protestors, smoke was used pic.twitter.com/CmMp13DfwT
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) July 19, 2020
Another tear gas attack. Federal police throw an explosive at a person wearing a white coat and carrying a Red Cross sign. pic.twitter.com/FxymOp7en1
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
As we wait for more tear gas, a protester says to another, “Don’t touch naked people, man! You gotta ask first!” and I have no idea what the context for that comment was!
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Unusually big crowd, still 300-400.
A flash bang was just dropped out of a slit from the federal courthouse but no federal officer charge
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) July 19, 2020
Chants of “George Floyd!” from Salmon & 3rd, where the main crowd is. Protesters continue to put fences in front of the doors to the federal courthouse.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Here’s the situation at the western federal courthouse doors. Protesters are also working on blockading the southern door. pic.twitter.com/vzPmvoiSWu
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Just arrived at the Justice Center protest downtown. The crowd is huge and energized. Protesters are putting fencing over the courthouse doors, like last night.
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) July 19, 2020
Chants of “What do we want?” “Justice!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” “If we don’t get it?” “Burn it down!”
Here’s a shield line on Salmon. Most shields are made out of plastic barrels and pool noodles.
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
The crowd is spread out on 3rd, Salmon, and the northern park. It’s at about 350, I’d guess. pic.twitter.com/RK7ikmSndT
There’s a fire at the former elk statue. The crowd is still big. At least 300. pic.twitter.com/bxfjGOBnmy
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Extremely tense moment where some guy walks into the middle of the crowd with a US flag, but several of us point out he has a people with him filming and it’s a a far right con. Fortunately folks listen.
— Donovan “It was the blurst of times” Farley ?? (@DonovanFarley) July 19, 2020
The giant peace sign from earlier is getting burned. “No justice, no peace!” one protester yells. pic.twitter.com/V5jRTti7MJ
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
In case anybody tries to lie about this, it’s pasta and potato salad adorning the Multnomah County Justice Center. I was told it was a two-course meal. No one’s come out to partake, but I can’t honestly blame them.https://t.co/7YB1msJLZf https://t.co/NP2Z1vXwpB pic.twitter.com/MipgAaV4xn
— e c o n o m y b r e a k f a s t (@econbrkfst) July 19, 2020
Skaters gotta skate!! Here’s the scene at the federal courthouse. I know @PDocumentarians @suzettesmith @TheRealCoryElia @GriffinMalone6 and @DonovanFarley are still out here! The crowd has really thinned out. Down to ~150 now. pic.twitter.com/hbDbgtp6hJ
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Barricades on 3rd and Salmon and the Hatfield Federal Courthouse pic.twitter.com/WT7pCuBANS
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) July 19, 2020
Pretty explosions pic.twitter.com/VxTGrHB7zX
— Jake “wear a mask” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) July 19, 2020
I guess those cops are just circling for now. No sirens. No LRAD. It’s been calm down here near the Justice Center for hours. pic.twitter.com/wWooulBPde
— e c o n o m y b r e a k f a s t (@econbrkfst) July 19, 2020
Here’s what the back of the US Courthouse looks like right now. Fencing is blocking many of their entrances and exits. Nothing’s been dismantled yet. They have a LOT of fencing to move. I assume they won’t be doing it themselves but calling in a construction crew. We’ll see. pic.twitter.com/NnRyi6zq2Y
— e c o n o m y b r e a k f a s t (@econbrkfst) July 19, 2020
Daylight: protesters are clearing roadways or at least opening them enough to get through pic.twitter.com/yrykKf6HTw
— Jake “wear a mask” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) July 19, 2020
North Portland
A demonstration was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland, beginning at 6 PM.
I’m at Peninsula Park covering this protest. About 300 in the park currently. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest pic.twitter.com/C5PCVKpXIt
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
The group of a few hundred protesters are now marching west, no specific destination has been named. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest pic.twitter.com/kCl90cgpr7
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Over 500 people now marching east in Portland. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest pic.twitter.com/yL3gRlBzJl
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
It worked! These folx came out to march with us! https://t.co/TnRuZxAZXb https://t.co/aYKauCj8UM pic.twitter.com/imSMvynCnP
— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) July 19, 2020
The march approaches Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest pic.twitter.com/Uw2VKLseGk
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
— Jake “wear a mask” Johnson (@FancyJenkins) July 19, 2020
Just before 8:30 PM, protestors coming from Pensinsula Park arrived at the North Police Precinct.
Cops are already lined up outside #BlackLivesMatter #PortlandProtests #PortlandProtest #AbolishThePolice #PDXprotests #pdx #DefendPdx #ACAB #Portland #ACABSpring #Portland pic.twitter.com/FNh87eRGyC
— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) July 19, 2020
The crowd advances on the riot cops. pic.twitter.com/rBPtFHyDMQ
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) July 19, 2020
All of the officers have either gone inside their precinct or behind the gate where their vehicles are. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest pic.twitter.com/ktM9ZFJHBA
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Seeing a LOT of helmets, goggles, and gas masks in the crowd. Protesters come prepared by day 51 (is that what we’re on?).
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
A protester points out officers peering out of these windows. Crowd boos and chants “together we are strong” pic.twitter.com/ZGBdtBTWcm
And yep it’s been spray painted. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/nsS0UgUnM7
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Speaking of parking, the motor pool parking lot across Emerson at the North Precinct got left totally open? What’s the idea here, PPB? pic.twitter.com/bfUGnNCRAs
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
Feds have been spotted nearby in a large gray truck. Appear to be wearing the now familiar combat gear that sort packs. They are waiting for now. pic.twitter.com/0k8EYNZwps
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) July 19, 2020
New flag successfully up. Not sure what it says yet #BlackLivesMatter #PortlandProtests #PortlandProtest #AbolishThePolice #PDXprotests #pdx #DefendPdx #ACAB #Portland #ACABSpring #Portland pic.twitter.com/WQfMyHwEp0
— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) July 19, 2020
LRAD showed up and told everyone to exit the parking lot or be subject to arrest, use of force, and crowd control munitions. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Around 9:30 PM, protestors began moving again, marching away from the North Police Precinct.
The crowd actually forms up and starts to march away from the Precinct. The LRAD guy threatens everyone again anyway. pic.twitter.com/YXUmZNg38l
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) July 19, 2020
The group is now marching north on MLK Blvd. Unclear if we’re headed to a specific destination. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/qaL8IJvjeF
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Crowd taking all lanes of MLK in both directions. Sign on the right says “Quanice Hayes was only 17 years old.” Hayes was shot and killed by Portland Police Bureau in 2017. pic.twitter.com/tfsRDoBSee
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
And again: a car gets stuck on the wrong side of the crowd, crowd parts and gets them through, then forms up and keeps moving. Impressive coordination. “Stay behind the banner! Stay together stay tight!”
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
Crowd turning left/west on Lombard, towards the PPA (police union building).
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
It’s been a long time since I marched this far at one of these protests. Like …. five or six weeks? Crowd has been chanting and cheering the entire 2+ mile walk. Spirits seem high. (Please ignore the black scribbles lol.) pic.twitter.com/proLxjwHHq
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
At 10:30 PM, protestors marching in North Portland arrived at The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.
The march is finally arriving at the PPA. Group is being led by some protesters wheeling a dumpster down the middle of Lombard. It’s a big march, maybe 500 folks?
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
The PPA is boarded up and looks abandoned. (not saying it IS abandoned.) the crowd almost passed it accidentally. pic.twitter.com/8xXDSl0iHn
There are now dumpster barricades west of the PPA, as well as a line of bikes and cars further west at the traffic light. There are also dumpsters on NE Campbell, blocking cars from the south. To the east, the only barricade is a few cars in the street with hazard lights on.
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Protesters have removed the plywood from the front door the precinct. They’re now smashing at the door with the pole of an American flag.
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Y’all, there’s a fire inside the PPA.
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Riot declared
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
PPA on fire. Riot declared. Sirens coming from the west. Crowd moving East. Hearing some kind of shots. pic.twitter.com/mzn594pPBa
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Riot declared and teargas is in use. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/Sam1doRaWP
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Portland Police Officers charge into the crowd. The Police tackle and arrest anyone they can grab. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/8doAfPkCmb
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Protesters were saying “be like water” and moving away, but are now returning to Lombard to confront the police line
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
The police do a targeted rest on an individual. People in the crowd claim’s it’s cause she was yelling at the cops. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/XqLbliIl4M
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
At around 11:15 PM, Police charged at protestors a second time.
Second bull rush. Protesters tackled. At least one bike confiscated. pic.twitter.com/r5X00K85cN
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
So many friendly neighbors offering assistance in this neighborhood
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
Crowd is walking in the dark throw residential streets. A white family comes out of their house to offer masks, hand sanitizer, water, or a place to rest.
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Sort of funny watching them offer paper masks to a bunch of folks in gas masks.
I got yelled at to move faster and pushed onto the sidewalk because I was “in the way” but it’s impossible to move quickly on Portland sidewalks in the dark
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
Protesters navigating through small residential streets. Police follow with riot control weapons. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #PortlandPolice #teargas pic.twitter.com/xWggelOg9v
— Garrison Davis (Teargas Proof) (@hungrybowtie) July 19, 2020
Everyone just chased into the highway. Then bull rushed again. This man was thrown to the ground multiple times and is now bleeding badly from multiple wounds on his face. He is dazed and clearly needs a medic but we are still moving away from police. pic.twitter.com/UznvhVkygp
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
And we are… more or less accidentally … back at Península Park, where most of these protesters started their evening. (They marched from Peninsula to the North Precinct and then to PPA.)
— Tuck Woodstock (@tuckwoodstock) July 19, 2020
The north Portland protest has dispersed and we are making our way to our car
— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) July 19, 2020
Media
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- Robert Evans
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- Sergio Olmos
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- Donovan Farley – CashApp: $DonovanFarley1 / PayPal: DonovanFarley / Venmo: Donovan-Farley
- Nick Lee – CashApp: $economybreakfast / PayPal: economybreakfast@gmail.com
- Suzette Smith
- Jake Johnson @FancyJenkins
Articles
ABC News
Oregon attorney general announces lawsuit against federal agents for their tactics on protesters
BBC News
Portland protests: Federal agents ‘abuse power’ in arrests
CBS News
Tear gas deployed in Portland protests as Oregon officials call for federal authorities to leave
CNN
KGW
Man arrested for shooting into air in downtown Portland after clashing with protesters
Police declare riot in North Portland after union headquarters briefly set on fire
KOIN
Night 51: Riot declared at police union, tear gas used at Justice Center
Los Angeles Times
Federal forces in Portland continue crackdown; protesters and local leaders shout, ‘Go home’
Global News
Oregon attorney general looking to stop federal agents from arresting Portland protesters
The Guardian
Portland: protesters’ outrage grows over federal officers’ ‘blatant abuse’
The New York Times
Federal Officers Deployed in Portland Didn’t Have Proper Training, D.H.S. Memo Said
From Antifa to Mothers in Helmets, Diverse Elements Fuel Portland Protests
OPB
Protests Grow On 52nd Night As Portland Responds To Federal Officers
The Oregonian
‘Anarchists’ provoke tear gas use during Portland protests, police tell Oregon lawmakers
Feds, right-wing media paint Portland as ‘city under siege.’ A tour of town shows otherwise
Portland protests continue for 52nd night
Protests continue throughout Portland for a 52nd night
Portland Mercury
Portland Police Union Burns, Officers Assault Crowds During July 18 Protests
Waging Nonviolence
Inside the battle for Portland with the independent journalists on the streets
The Washington Post
Oregon attorney general sues federal agencies for allegedly violating protesters’ civil rights
Police
Agencies Present
- Portland Police Bureau
- U.S. Marshals
- Department of Homeland Security
Munitions
- smoke bomb
- tear gas
- pepper spray
- flash bangs
Here’s something they shot at us in the last attack. It was very hot to the touch. (Don’t ask me how I know that!) pic.twitter.com/zoPxBdMnCV
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Hit with these #BlackLivesMatter #PortlandProtests #PortlandProtest #AbolishThePolice #PDXprotests #pdx #DefendPdx #ACAB #Portland #ACABSpring #Portland pic.twitter.com/2q6svpx0lv
— Daddy M (@R3volutionDaddy) July 19, 2020
This is a collection of things federal police have shot at us tonight. They have not yet used rubber bullets or pepper balls yet, as far as I know. pic.twitter.com/JN6b7AVjxx
— Lindsey Smith (she/her) (@LindseyPSmith7) July 19, 2020
Arrests
Charges
Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer, Riot,
Assault Public Safety Officer, Attempt Assault Public Safety Officer, Resisting Arrest