Protests for August 20

Posted on by sal

Summary

The night’s demonstrations began at Kenton Park, where an event organized by PDX Black Youth Movement was held. Organizers gave speeches at the park, then eventually departed to march through the streets of North Portland. The crowd of about 200 people were led by a pick up truck hauling a speaker system which organizers used to lead chants and to continue making speeches while on the move. While it seemed the protesters were headed specifically for The Portland Police Association (PPA), they only paused to chant in front of the building briefly before continuing onwards. After marching for a while longer the crowd eventually turned around, passing the PPA once again where they stopped to sit and listen to speeches, before marching all the way back to Kenton Park where they started.

As the demonstration at Kenton Park winded down, an impromptu event at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where protesters had begun the night before as well, was just beginning. This gathering had a clear final destination – the ICE building less than a mile away. By 11 pm, when protesters left the park, there were about 100 people in the crowd. What followed for the night was repeated pushes away from the ICE building, including Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers executing dynamic charges (a.k.a. “bullrushes”) against the crowd on multiple occasions. Multiple members of the press were also injured by impact munitions that were fired at close range, and at least one street medic was arrested. By 1:30 am the crowd that had been already relatively small from the start had been going through hours of dispersals by federal officers and PPB, scattering them around the area, and the night ended by that time.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Kenton Park

Protesters gathered in Kenton Park, which is near The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

After pausing briefly to chant at the PPA, protesters continued marching past the building.

Just before 9 pm protesters arrived once again at the PPA, where they sat down and listened to speeches by black youth organizers standing on the bed of the truck that had been leading the march.

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Before protesters began gathering in the area, a check in with the ICE building:

As the demonstration ended at Kenton Park in north Portland, on the southwest side of town an impromptu event was beginning at Elizabeth Caruthers Park.

Just before 11 pm, protesters departed from the park and made their way to the ICE building.

At about 11:20 pm, law enforcement officers appeared on the scene.

Just before 12:20 am, federal officers emerged from the ICE building to push protesters out of the area for the second time of the night.

Just before 12:25 am, PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Multiple members of the press were injured during the demonstration at the ICE building:

For clarity, Claudio is @PhrenologyPhun.

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News Service

Judge: Federal Agents Lack Authority to Clear Portland Streets

KATU

Portland protests: 13 events declared riots in more than 80 days, police say

KGW

Protesters, officers clash outside ICE building in Portland for 2nd consecutive night

KOIN

Ongoing Portland protests fanning out across the city

OPB

COVID-19 gives cover to press crackdowns around the world

Oregon ArtsWatch

The lens is cracked: Art and protest in the summer of 2020

The Oregonian

Portland protests continue for 85th night: Here’s what you should know

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Protesters Target ICE, West Coast Wildfires Rage, and Steve Bannon’s a Fraud

U.S. News

Police: More Than 500 Arrests Since May at Portland Protests

Willamette Week

Civil Rights Leader and Director of Western States Center Calls for the Resignation of Portland Police Union President Daryl Turner

Here’s What Happens When a Republican Carries an American Flag Into Downtown Portland

Regional Jail in The Dalles Will End Controversial Contract With ICE

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • tear gas
  • flash bangs

Arrests

3

Charges

Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II, Harassment

Protests for August 19

Posted on by sal

Summary

The nightly demonstration in Portland, Oregon began at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in the southwest area of the city. While a destination for the march wasn’t announced in advance, the flier for the event that went around on social media contained an image of protesters holding up signs that read, “Fuck ICE”. Paired with the Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility’s location less than a mile away, many figured that would be the destination of the march. So by 9:15 pm, hundreds of protesters departed from Elizabeth Caruthers Park and made their way to the ICE building.

While [Department of Homeland Security] Federal Protective Services (FPS) officers were seen in and around the ICE building, all 3 pushes of protesters out of the area for the night were perpetrated by Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers. For at least two of the pushes, FPS officers were seen on video advancing on protesters a short distance to an intersection directly next to the ICE building before PPB officers came in and continued pushing protesters further north. During these pushes, officers were seen on video macing and shoving protesters from behind with their batons as they walked away, shoving press, and liberally deploying tear gas at protesters (particularly at the start of the third push).

After the second push away from the ICE facility, protesters managed to procure a mattress which they set on fire and subsequently carried with them part of the way back to the building. The mattress was eventually put in the middle of an intersection and other items were placed on top, including trash cans and a full size picnic table, feeding the flames.

After the third, and final, push by FPS and PPB officers working in conjunction, PPB officers withdrew from the area for the last time. A very small group of protesters elected to make their way back to the ICE building. With dwindling numbers and lower energy in the early hours of August 20th, the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered in Elizabeth Caruthers park for the nightly demonstration.

The ICE building is less than one mile away from the park.

Around 9:15 pm, protesters began leaving the park to march elsewhere.

Just before 9:30 pm, protesters arrived at the ICE building.

At about 9:55 pm, federal officers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Shortly after, federal officers left the ICE building and came out to confront protesters.

Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers arrived on the scene and began pushing protesters out of the area.

Around 10:30 pm, PPB officers retreated from the area to which protesters had been pushed. Federal officers were no longer present at this time.

Just before 10:40 pm, protesters arrived back at the ICE building.

Just before 10:50 pm, federal officers once again exited the ICE facility and began pushing protesters away from the building.

Around 11:55 pm, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot.

A few protesters managed to remain in front of the ICE building while most others were pushed out of the area.

Just before 11:45 pm, protesters arrived back at the ICE building for the third time of the night.

At about 12:05 am, federal officers reemerged from the ICE building for the third time and quickly deployed tear gas at protesters.

Multiple times in the night, federal officers were seen halting their push at an intersection next to the ICE facility, allowing PPB officers to come up from behind and continue pushing protesters north, as seen below:

Media

Present

Articles

Committee to Protect Journalists

‘We’re scared shitless out here’: Four reporters on covering the federal response to Portland protests

KGW

Portland man sent to prison for Molotov cocktail attack in 2012, arrested again during protests

Riot declared at ICE building in South Waterfront

‘We must work to build and not destroy.’: County officials decry riot, fire at Multnomah Building

What will it take to stop violent protests in Portland?

KOIN

Attorney to MultCo DA: Change protest prosecution stance

Milwaukie man arrested after gunfire at Portland protest

Night 83: Marchers walk across Burnside Bridge in Portland

Newsweek

Trump’s Chief of Staff Says Federal Agents Will Have to Be Sent Back to Portland

OPB

FBI investigating former Navy SEAL, improvised explosive tossed at Portland protesters

Portland police arrest counterdemonstrator for allegedly firing gun

The Oregonian

Police declare riot on 84th night of protests, after vandalism at ICE building in Southwest Portland

Portland man beaten during downtown protest: What a new 32-minute video reveals

Portland Mercury

County Leaders Condemn Damage to County Office, Commend Officers’ Response

Good Afternoon, News: Local Officials Go Off on Protesters, Lots of Cops Under Investigation, and More USPS Shenanigans

TriMet Wants Your Thoughts on Police and Security on Transit

The Washington Post

Portland protesters broke ICE building windows. Police responded with tear gas.

Videos of Portland protesters show a complicated relationship with police and policing

Willamette Week

Portland Man Says Riot Police Assaulted Him While He Was Walking Home From a Bar

Portland Police Arrest Conservative Protester Skylor Jernigan for Firing Shots Into Crowd

Reaction to Protesters Setting Multnomah County Headquarters on Fire May Signal a Shift

U.S. Marshals Service Says It Flew a Small Plane Over Portland Protests to Photograph Crowds Below

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • smoke grenades
  • mace
  • tear gas

Arrests

2

Charges

Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II

Protests for August 18

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Tuesday night, protesters gathered at Colonel Summers Park in SE Portland, before marching to the Multnomah County office building at SE Hawthorne and Grand. Protesters vandalized the building, breaking windows and lighting a small fire that quickly extinguished itself. At this point, police arrived and immediately declared it a riot.

Protesters were pushed away from the building in a series of violent rushes. The tires of a support vehicle were slashed, and several assaults can be seen in the videos of reporters who were there. After regrouping, protesters marched through Ladds Addition then attempted to return to the county building again. Police blocked the marchers from continuing and they were dispersed again. Protesters then returned to their starting point at the park and concluded the night.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters are starting to gather at Colonel Summers Park in SE Portland, which hasn’t been used as a protest start point for the earlier marches we’ve covered.

New stickers!

There’s a report of someone with a gun at the earlier Kid-Centered March. If I see confirmation of that, I’ll add a link.

The march is heading out!

“Take it to the streets and fuck the police! No justice, no peace!”

Tonight’s destination: the Multnomah County offices on SE Hawthorne, which is just across the river from downtown and the Justice Center.

A riot was declared at about 10:29 PM:

The protest is on the move again:

The protesters encountered riot police again as they approached the county offices:

Earlier attack on press:

Sounds like the marchers are ready to wind it up:

Good night!

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News

Judge to Rule Thursday on Press Claims Against Federal Officers in Portland

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Reuters

U.S. senator calls for federal investigation into beating near Portland protests

Willamette Week

A Weed Robbery Spree Strikes Portland Cannabis Shops, Even as Police Are Stretched Thin

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

Munitions used

  • Pepper spray

Number of arrests

Two

Charges

  • riot
  • interfering with a peace officer
  • resisting arrest
  • unlawful use of a weapon
  • assaulting a public safety officer
  • harassment
  • disorderly conduct II
  • attempt escape
  • attempt criminal mischief I
  • reckless endangering. 

Protests for August 17

Posted on by sal

Summary

On the evening of August 17th, protesters met at Kenton City Park in North Portland, where they eventually left from to march to The Portland Police Association (PPA) building. At its peak, the protest numbered around 200 people. When protesters arrived at the PPA there were no officers in sight. The only appearance made by Portland Police (PPB) officers in riot gear happened towards the beginning of the demonstration, when the PPB’s loudspeakers announced that officers were coming in to check damage to the building and pushed protesters away from the building. At least one canister of smoke and some pepper balls were deployed at protesters as PPB departed.

The protest then reportedly took on a relaxed, block party ambience until Letha Winston, mother of Patrick Kimmons, arrived on the scene and chastised protesters for sitting around. In her speech she urged protesters to march through the streets and through residential neighborhoods and make their voices heard. When she eventually left, the crowd was torn between marching and staying firm in front of the PPA. Demetria Hester was also at the demonstration and urged protesters to “stay together, stay tight” (a popular protest chant), when a small group decided to splinter off and march elsewhere. This group eventually came back to the main demonstration.

Joey Gibson, a prominent figure with the local far-right, also made an appearance at the night’s demonstration, but was quickly pushed away by protesters.

Towards the end of the night a small fire was set against the PPA building, setting an awning on fire and leaving scorch marks but leaving no other visible external damage. This prompted a response from multiple fire trucks and PPB, who simply asked protesters to cross to the other side of the street rather than deploying crowd control munitions at the dwindling group. The night ended not long after without further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

During the day, a group of community members gathered by the Portland Police Association building demanding “the immediate cessation of militarized police activity on [their] streets”.

In the evening, protesters met at Kenton City Park in North Portland for the nightly demonstration.

Just after 10:05 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

Joey Gibson, a right wing figure and founder of far-right group Patriot Prayer, made a very brief appearance at the demonstration.

Officers in riot gear made their first appearance of the night around 11:05 pm but retreated again quickly.

Part of the crowd split off, intending to march elsewhere, while the rest of the protesters remained in front of the PPA.

The group of protesters that had split off less than ten minutes prior made their return.

Protesters put up fencing at one of the intersections by the PPA.

Media

Present

Articles

KATU

Emails detail agreement governor, DHS reached over feds withdrawal from Portland

KGW

Demonstrators march to Portland Police Association building as protests in Portland enter 12th week

KOIN

Night 81: Window smashed, flood attempted at police union HQ

OPB

Black Portland reflects on role of white allies in movement

Portland Police investigating protest altercation

The Oregonian

Boat sinks on Willamette River in Portland as ‘Trump Boat Parade’ passes by

Did coronavirus lay the groundwork for nationwide protests against systemic racism?

Portland protesters beat driver unconscious after crashing truck near Black Lives Matter rally

Portland protesters gather for 82nd night of demonstrations Monday near police union headquarters

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Ridiculous River Trumpers, the Democrats’ Internet Party, and a National Outcry to Save USPS

“It’s a stain on the movement”: Portland Protest Organizers Condemn Truck Driver Assault

Willamette Week

A Far-Right Protester Fired Two Gunshots at Black Lives Matter Demonstrators Last Weekend

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • Pepper balls
  • Smoke grenade

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for August 16

Posted on by sal

Summary

On the evening of August 16th, the nightly demonstration began in Downtown Portland, where local activist leaders Demetria Hester (survivor of an attack by max stabber Jeremy Christian) and Letha Winston (mother of Patrick Kimmons) made speeches on the steps of the Justice Center. At its peak, the crowd in the area numbered around 200 people. Towards the end of Letha Winston’s speech, she was interrupted by an individual who took the mic and urged protesters to “love the police” and “agree to disagree”, which the crowd vocally disagreed with. Demetria Hester, standing across the street at the federal courthouse with her own megaphone, chastised the individual, made her own speech, and led the protesters in chants.

Around the backside of the Justice Center, a smaller group gathered with cameras ready as various cars went into the parking garage in the Justice Center and officers in riot gear stood guarding the garage entrance. Many of the protesters that were at the front of the building eventually made their way to the back with the others standing by the garage as well.

The biggest conflict of the night occurred when an individual in a white pickup truck, who had reportedly been yelling slurs at protesters and swerving erratically, crashed onto the street. This individual was incapacitated by some members of the group. Details of this event are spotty and are still continuing to come out the next morning.

The only time of the night that a big group of officers in riot gear came out and faced the crowd of protesters was just before midnight, when they came to push protesters out of the area around the Justice Center garage entrance. This was reportedly done so that officers and staff members could enter/exit the building for a shift change. Officers were out on the street for less than 5 minutes before re-entering the building. By 1:30 – 2 am, the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Protesters gathered downtown in front of the Justice Center to hear Letha Winston speak. Letha is the mother of Patrick Kimmons, who was murdered by Portland Police.

Journalist Laura Jedeed’s thread on Demetria Hester and Letha Winston’s speeches is more detailed than there is room for in this timeline. Click on the tweet below to see the thread in its entirety.

An individual in the crowd swooped in and spoke over Letha Winston, drawing ire from the other protesters.

Demetria Hester (below) was speaking in front of the federal courthouse. The individual that took the platform from Letha Winston was in front of the Justice Center.

On the other side of the building from the main group of protesters, a smaller group filmed cars entering the garage in the Justice Center and shouted at the officers that came out to stand at the entrance.

An incident occurred with individuals in a white pickup truck and protesters.

Officers in riot gear appeared around 11:35 pm and lined the street, pushing protesters away from the back entrance of the Justice Center, then quickly retreated a few minutes later. No munitions were deployed.

A small group of protesters also gathered at The Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct.

An unfortunate update from a journalist on the ground as the night wrapped up:

An update from one journalist on the white pickup truck situation (there is still information coming out about the incident, this is the account of one individual):

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

Black Portland reflects on role of white allies in movement

Crash, conflict blocks away from peaceful Portland protest

KGW

Protesters gather at Chapman Square to hear from mother of man killed by Portland police

KOIN

Night 80: Driver attacked after crashing truck downtown

The Oregonian

Don’t Shoot Portland seeks sanctions against city, challenging police ‘bull rushing,’ shoving and striking of protesters with batons

Driver of crashed truck beaten blocks from downtown Portland protests

Former U.S. Customs and Border Protection chief calls federal officers’ actions in Portland: ‘undisciplined, unnecessary and excessive force’

Portland marks 81st consecutive night of protests Sunday with demonstration outside Justice Center

Portland police sergeant says protest violence directed at him is lowest point in 18-year-career (Video)

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Police Violence, Fire Tornados, and Trump Boaters

The Washington Post

Man seriously injured in attack after crashing his truck during Black Lives Matter protest in Portland

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for August 15

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Sunday, Black Lives Matter counter-protesters showed up for a far-right rally outside the Justice Center in Downtown Portland. There was chanting and yelling from both groups. The far-right demonstrators pepper-sprayed people multiple times and shot paintball pellets. As they were leaving, one of these demonstrators fired live shots from their car. Not long after, an unidentified person tossed a gunpowder pipe bomb at the counter-protesters.

That afternoon in 100 degree heat, PDX Black Youth Movement held a lively “Black Girl Magic” event with music and dancing in north Portland. In SE Portland, a neighborhood rally met at Mt. Scott Park then held a march.

At dusk, protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park which has been a frequent start point for marches to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct (EMSCO). After arriving at the police building, protesters chanted and formed a shield line. A militia group called American Wolf briefly came and stood outside the protest with a video crew, then drove off in a limo. After protesters crossed into the EMSCO property area and tagged the building, a riot was declared and police cleared the protesters, hitting them and bashing into the shields. Smoke canisters were deployed as well.

Police held a line at Cesar Chavez Blvd. (formerly 39th), using more smoke before leaving. Protesters regrouped to march back to the precinct, but riot police came and punctured the tires of the vehicle that was leading them. A protester cracked the window of one of the police vehicles, which led to a search and chase through the neighborhood and onto a residential property. Police pushed the crowd again, making more arrests, then retreated. Protesters returned to EMCSO where they danced and chanted until about 2 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

This afternoon, a group of far-right organizers are holding an event downtown outside the Justice Center, which is met by BLM counter-protesters.

The far-right group begins to leave and the BLM counter-protesters follow them:

The far-right protesters entered the parking garage where they had parked, using pepper spray and paintball rounds on the BLM group. On exiting the garage, one of the far-right people fired live rounds from his car:

Then a pipe bomb was thrown from another vehicle:

The protests appear to have ended at this point.

In SE Portland at Mt. Scott Park, around 60 people have gathered for a Black Lives Matter rally and march.

Meanwhile in north Portland, the Black Girl Magic event is kicking off with a dance party:

Protesters are gathering in another part of SE Portland tonight with a march that will leave from Laurelhurst Park:

Moms United for Black Lives is out here tonight:

What appears to be a right-wing militia called “American Wolf” has shown up a couple blocks away from the police building:

…and they have a limo?

Back at the Penumbra Kelly Building:

The graffiti says “fuck you I won’t do what you tell me”:

A riot was declared at 11:57 PM: (some of the videos after this point may be out of order, reporters seem to be having slow uploads)

Protesters seem to be continuing to do what they were doing:

Then police rush the crowd and push them down the street:

I’m unsure whether this is smoke (which PPB has used frequently in the last few weeks) or tear gas:

Protesters chant “this is what community looks like!”

Then the police push forward:

And that’s the night!

Media

Present

Articles

Defend PDX

August 15th: Haley Adams in Portland with Violent Intent

The Oregonian

Street Roots

Two months in, Chief Lovell stresses community policing as he grapples with protests, police accountability

Willamette Week

Are Homeland Security Planes Compiling a List of “Terrorists” at Portland Protests?

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Smoke
  • Impact munitions

Number of arrests

Waiting for details 7/16 @ 11:45 AM

Charges

Protests for August 14

Posted on by audrey

On Friday, Hip Hop Stands Up brought out Black Lives Matter supporters for music performances in Waterfront Park. In north Portland, protesters gathered at Peninsula Park for a march that was indicated would be taking a longer route than in the past. The march was blocked by riot police at N Ainsworth and Interstate, about a mile from the Portland Police Association building. After a standoff, the protesters reversed course and headed east and south. The march was blocked again not long after. As marchers continued to change direction and attempt to move forward, they came upon more lines of riot cops blocking their way.

A little after 10 PM as the march was blocked at N Killingsworth and Mississippi, an unlawful assembly was declared. Reporters observed paint balloons being thrown shortly before this announcement. Smoke, flash bangs, and impact munitions were used to disperse the protest and drive people back to Peninsula Park. The group reformed and continued north to N Rosa Parks Way. Police bull-rushed the protesters and pushed them several blocks further north. After being dispersed through the neighborhood, protesters regrouped again at N Buffalo & Commercial. Another encounter with riot cops pushed the protest onto the I-5 overpass on N Lombard, which has no significant barrier to protect people from being pushed over the edge. The police made dispersal orders but protesters continued to stay on the overpass. Then the riot cops bull-rushed the protesters and slashed the tires of all of the cars that had been forced to stop behind the police line. Most people appear to have dispersed after this point, around 1 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Starting off tonight with a look at Hip Hop Stands Up (it’s still early!)

Over at Peninsula Park, folks are picking up new protective gear and showing off some fun work:

The march is off! Destination TBA:

Police are blocking the route at about N Ainsworth & Interstate:

The PPB seem to be warning protesters to not do the thing that the police are doing (blocking traffic):

?

The march is moving again, back in the direction they came from:

Unlawful assembly declared at about 10:10 PM:

It sounds like protesters have gotten split up into different groups, but this is the main one:

Earlier:

Most of the neighborhood response has been friendly, but not this:

A resident who was chanting in support of the protests was assaulted by his neighbors:

At this point, protesters appear to have dispersed for the night.

Media

Present

Articles

Columbia Journalism Review

Portland’s independent journalists team up to cover the front lines

KGW

Commissioner-elect Dan Ryan calls for a peace summit to end Portland protests and work toward reforms

The Oregonian

Politico

GAO finds Chad Wolf, Ken Cuccinelli are ineligible to serve in their top DHS roles

Vice

Irregular Periods and Horrible Headaches: How Tear Gas Is Making Portland Sick

Willamette Week

New City Audit Highlights Lack of Oversight of Three Private Security and Cleanup Teams

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Smoke
  • Flash bangs
  • Impact munitions
  • Pepper spray

Number of arrests

Four

Charges

  • Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
  • Interfering with a Peace Officer
  • Resist Arrest
  • Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 
  • Attempted Assaulting a Public Safety Officer 
  • Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree 

Protests for August 13

Posted on by sal

Summary

This was not the first time a main demonstration hadn’t been planned for the night in Portland, Oregon. In the days when every demonstration was automatically assumed to take place downtown, people would show up in front of the Justice Center whether there was an official event planned or not. Events co-occurring in the early evening in Peninsula Park (North Portland) and Jamison Square (Downtown Portland) drew small crowds, but when night came on August 13th there was no main demonstration in sight. Some protesters still went to the Justice Center, but even by 9:30 – 10 pm, there were 50 people in the area at most. With already small numbers from the start, the night came and went uneventfully.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

At 6 pm, community members gathered at Peninsula Park in North Portland to hear speeches and march a short route around the neighborhood.

In the Pearl District of downtown Portland, another group of protesters gathered and marched around the neighborhood.

At the customary location for nightly demonstrations in front of the Justice Center, a small crowd gathered despite the fact that there was no event planned.

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

Night 77: Group marches near Peninsula Park

OSP angered by MultCo DA’s decision not to prosecute rioters

KGW

Oregon State Police troopers leaving federal courthouse in downtown Portland

Peaceful night in Portland with multiple demonstrations across the city

OPB

Oregon State Police leave downtown Portland

PSU to disarm campus police officers this fall

The Oregonian

Federal judge not convinced ICE did anything wrong in detaining 2 men in Bend, taking them to a detention center in Tacoma

Portland revises ban on its police working with federal law enforcement to allow talks with city-based federal authorities

State police pull troopers out of Portland protest coverage, return them to regular assignments

Portland Mercury

After Years of Student Protests, PSU Disarms Its Police Force

Audit Finds City-Approved Business Districts Rely on Unregulated Policing

Good Afternoon, News: Everything’s a “Riot” to Portland Police, PSU Disarms Campus Cops, and Trump Defunds Post Office to Win Election

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for August 12

Posted on by sal

Summary

Around midday in Bend, Oregon on August 12, an impromptu protest blocking a bus transporting two men detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) formed. Hundreds of community members rallied in the area, keeping the bus with the detained individuals in place for hours until around 11 pm when federal officers came and forcefully took the detained individuals away.

Back in Portland, around 4 pm a group of individuals were spotted in the parking lot of Mall 205 in Southeast Portland with a “thin blue line” flag (a flag used by supporters of law enforcement). This small group of between 10 – 15 people appeared to be meeting up in the parking lot and eventually left the area. Their presence was spread around social media, prompting many to believe they may show up at the nightly protest. However, there was no sign of these counter-protesters at the demonstration that took place that night.

In the evening, protesters were back in Downtown Portland, the location where most nightly demonstrations have taken place for the last two and a half months. The first couple hours of the demonstration consisted of speakers in front of the Justice Center. Some of these speakers insisted on the importance of “law and order” and voting for Joe Biden in the November election, prompting many in the crowd to either vocally disagree or wander away into the parks next to them rather than continue to listen. After the speeches ended most protesters headed over to the front of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse one block north of the Justice Center, where a couple small fires were started and fireworks were launched (much to the chagrin of those reporters who are not fans of very sudden, very loud bangs).

Just after 11:30 pm, Portland Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and ten minutes later began dispersing by pushing protesters west in a riot line and shooting smoke grenades towards the crowd. This push ended after officers had moved protesters two blocks north and then one block west and then officers retreated from the area, but not before declaring a riot just before midnight.. When protesters made their way back to the Justice Center, officers once again began pushing them west, this time using tear gas as well. After pushing protesters all the way to 10th Ave. (The Justice Center and federal courthouse are on 3rd Ave.), officers once again retreated. Protesters heading east back towards the Justice Center were confronted by officers again, but this time they were not pushed far. Despite many officers spotted circling the area on a variety of vehicles (including vans and motorcycles), the night appeared to end without further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

In Bend, Oregon, what started as a couple individuals blocking a bus purportedly transporting two community members for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) turned into hundreds of community members coming out in support.

A thread of tweets from an individual whose mother was on the ground in Bend providing live updates (click to be taken to Twitter to see the thread):

Protesters in Bend remained through to nightfall until the arrival of federal officers, who took the two men on the ICE bus away and pepper sprayed multiple protesters, after which they eventually dispersed.

Back in Portland (and back in time): Ahead of the protest scheduled to happen downtown, counter-protesters were spotted at Mall 205 in Southeast Portland.

In the evening, protesters were back downtown for the nightly demonstration.

A few small fires were set by protesters.

Around 11:20 pm, law enforcement officers made their first announcements over their loudspeakers (LRAD).

Just before 11:30, a small group of offices emerged from the Justice Center escorting individuals getting of their work shift, then promptly returned inside.

Just after 11:30 pm, Portland Police declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Around 11:40 pm, officers in full riot gear appeared on the street and began pushing protesters out of the area.

Officers deployed smoke grenades while pushing protesters.

Just before midnight, Portland Police declared the gathering a riot.

Right after the riot declaration, officers retreated out of the area, going south back towards the Justice Center and federal courthouse.

With officers retreating, protesters began making their way back to the Justice Center.

Officers in riot gear began pushing protesters out of the area for a second time, this time also deploying tear gas as a tool of dispersal.

For location context, The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall is on Broadway and Salmon. The federal courthouse is on 3rd and Salmon. The Arlene Schnitzer Hall is 4 blocks west of where officers began their second dispersal.

On their way back to the Justice Center on 3rd and Main, protesters were met with officers once again.

Reports indicate the group of counter-protesters that were seen at Mall 205 went to the PPB’s east precinct. There was no protest planned at that location for the night of August 13.

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

Tear gas at Portland protests raises concern about pollution

CNN

Peaceful Portland protesters will not be prosecuted to avoid ‘irreparable harm,’ DA announces

Insider

Critics say Portland protests have been co-opted by ‘white spectacle,’ but Black activists say they’re staying focused on Black lives

KGW

Protesters gather at Chapman Square in downtown Portland

KOIN

Night 76: Riot, tear gas, arrests in downtown Portland

Sociologist to protesters: ‘What are you demanding?’

The New York Times

Portland Protest Clashes Re-emerge Near US Courthouse

OPB

Bend residents halt ICE arrests with impromptu protest

The Oregonian

After someone threw explosive devices at protesters in Laurelhurst Park, questions arise over police investigation

ICE agents detain Bend men as angry crowd protests

Police use tear gas during overnight ‘riot’ as Portland protests return downtown Wednesday

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Council Clears Path for Affordable Housing, Kushner and Kanye’s Secret Chats, and Are Cops Ignoring Crimes Against Protesters?

Refinery 29

The Black Moms At The Heart Of The Portland Protests

Southern Poverty Law Center

When the ‘Alt-Right’ Hit the Streets: Far-Right Political Rallies in the Trump Era

The Washington Post

Liberal prosecutors face backlash over lenient charges following civil unrest and looting

Willamette Week

Email Exchange Shows Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese Was Concerned About DA Mike Schmidt’s Plan to Dismiss Rioting Charges

Federal Prosecutors Aren’t Waiting to Find Out if a Progressive DA Will Charge Portland Protesters. They’re Doing It Themselves.

How Angry Is Donald Trump at Portland This Week? Check the Presidential Rage-O-Meter.

Police

Agencies Present

  • Oregon State Police
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • smoke grenades
  • tear gas
  • pepper balls
  • mace/pepper spray

Arrests

2

Charges

Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Resist Arrest, Riot, Criminal Mischief II, Reckless Burning 

Protests for August 11

Posted on by audrey

Summary

Tuesday afternoon, the Kid-Centered March for Black Lives drew out a few dozen families for speeches, marching, and chants. In the evening, mutual aid group The Witches held a self-care event at Laurelhurst Park that was followed by a march to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office / SE Precinct on East Burnside. Protesters stood outside the building, chanting and giving speeches. The night ended uneventfully with no arrests or munitions used.

Scheduled Events

Kid-Centered March for Black Lives – 6 PM at Sunnyside School Park

Laurelhurst Park direct action march – 8 PM

Timeline

Beautiful weather today for the Kid-Centered March for Black Lives:

Before tonight’s march at Laurelhurst Park, The Witches are holding a self-care event:

The march has begun!

Protesters are arriving at the Penumbra Kelly Building, where the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and SE Precinct are located.

There’s reports that someone was badly injured after falling out of the bed of a pickup truck:

There’s another incident involving a cyclist:

There’s a sculpture of a police dog (which no protester has attempted to damage, to the best of my knowledge) inside this box:

The night ended uneventfully.

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News

Portland DA Won’t Pursue Charges Against Most Protesters

Mother Jones

Meet the Company That Writes the Policies That Protect Cops

The New York Times

A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out

OPB

Multnomah County DA plans to drop significant number of protester charges

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

Willamette Week

District Attorney Mike Schmidt Will Drop Most Charges Against Portland Protesters

Police

Agencies present

Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

None

Number of arrests

None

Charges

N/A