Summary
On Saturday night, protesters marched through downtown, passing the Gus J. Solomon United States Court House, City Hall, Portland State University, and the Central Precinct and Justice Center and stopping at these locations for speeches. Federal agents briefly appeared outside the US courthouse but did not engage the protesters. The protest continued to march until returning to the Central Precinct on SW 3rd Ave, then broke out into a dance party. Portland police pushed the group away from the police station entrance for the nightly shift change, but did not arrest anyone. The protest ended around 2 AM.
Scheduled Events
- South Park Blocks Direct Action March – 8 PM
Timeline
Hi there, coming at you from the South Park Blocks, where maybe 100 protesters are chatting and waiting to find out what the evening brings
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
Let's find out together#PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots #BlackLivesMatter #PoliceBrutality #AbolishThePolice #AbolishICE
The crowd is still growing–maybe 150 now. The events can advertise "move at 8," but I think people are real accustomed to 9
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
An activist gets on the megaphone and leads the crowd in a chant of "Black Lives Matter!"
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
He announces the evening's program
He urges people to take initiative. Share suggestions. "don't wait for us to announce an event and complain about it"
"Understand this," the activist continues: "if you are an infiltrator here, you will be identified." He says that people performing bad actions will be identified and confronted
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
By who? The crowd asks. Confusion about what this is in reference to
Another activist steps forward. Pushes back against the idea that these are the final days of the protest. "I'm gonna keep coming out after the election!"
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
He commemorates the loss of someone close to the movement
A different speaker acknowledges that we stand on stolen land
Protesters are gathered in front of this “LOVE RULES” sign as @MacSmiff currently speaks on the mic pic.twitter.com/FNVePWMzrg
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Another speaker leads the crowd in a chant of "stay together, stay tight!"
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
He reminds us that this doesn't just apply to facing down police. We need to stay tight as a movement. United and ready and able to adjust tactics
March has taken off. Protesters are chanting “no justice! No peace! Fuck 12! Take it to the streets and fuck the police!”
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Protesters have marched to the older United States courthouse, just to the west of the Hatfield Courthouse where much of the protests against federal agents have taken place.
The group has arrived at the Gus J. Solomon United States Court House. pic.twitter.com/rCz3juE968
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
The group is now marching again. I believe the destination is 3rd and Main. pic.twitter.com/5CTi02qbKr
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
The sounds of breaking glass are unmistakable as we match away from the courthouse.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
The crowd marches toward the JC chanting Black Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/BPJNTJBSGy
Marching towards the JC has commenced. pic.twitter.com/DNEjmBsSSV
— Mathieu Lewis-Rolland (@MathieuLRolland) September 20, 2020
Protesters arrive at the Central Precinct for PPB (on the opposite side of the block from the Justice Center):
The group has arrived on the backside of the Justice Center. pic.twitter.com/Mb65ORPyNs
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
"Stolen People, Stolen Land" chants break out, punctuated by ACAB chants.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
A snack wagon has arrived.
Richard, opens an umbrella for no clear reason. pic.twitter.com/6G0UGPiwe6
No_Cops_No_Prisons_Total_Abolition.wav pic.twitter.com/W7GZVXWGvV
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
Protesters chant “Black Trans Lives Matter”:
This flag was taken from the Solomon courthouse and is now being burned. pic.twitter.com/akU8pBOpX2
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
This young Kuwaiti fella has been out here for months. Says he started protesting after his brother was killed in NY 3 months ago.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
Says he got arrested and held in the JC. Says he's being deported because of it. pic.twitter.com/NDOB7q130Z
Ray from the Front Line Drum Line gets up and addresses the crowd
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
He speaks on the long history of black oppression in America. How we all got to this point, how far back this shit goes
(Photo taken with permission) pic.twitter.com/MP2g2ooeFK
Not sure about this outfit during a protest, but young bruv is speaking intelligently about how Black history has been taught in such a way to uphold a white supremacist narrative. Discusses the hypocrisy of understanding a problem & not taking action.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
No cops yet tonight. pic.twitter.com/qLtrttZh7j
Meanwhile, at the IRS building next to the Justice Center, feds are patrolling in a manner that reminds me of stealth video games
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
Last night I did a "spot the difference between feds and American soldiers" challenge. Here's another: soldiers don't patrol alone pic.twitter.com/xuQhd2nQ7P
The group is now heading towards the front of the Justice Center.
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
The protest begins to gather around the IRS building
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
The feds emerged from this building on August 22nd during the far right rally, but the nightly protests have never involves this building before
The protest marches by, screaming "Fuck you, roof cop!!"
….and the protest keeps marching, away from the feds and up Madison street
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
Feds watching from the Federal building. The glowing helmets can be seen from the street.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
A crowd gathered, but then some convos took place and the protest marched to City Hall.
The dreaded brother in the pointy shoes who was speaking earlier also leads the drumline.
This march has only grown. Gotta be 300 people now
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
It’s been a while since I’ve seen a colonizer get a makeover pic.twitter.com/4c7XTwVlru
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Led by the drum line, crowds are now marching through downtown Portland chanting slogans. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/XScTghy6Nf
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 20, 2020
After a large loop through the park blocks, the march returns to the heart of downtown and stops at City Hall pic.twitter.com/2Ra1J94VBx
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
I sprint to 6th and Madison and find our bros from last night, the California Codpiece Boys, sheepishly retreating from their formed line
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
This is Border Patrol. They ARE next to a federal courthouse…but protesters are not pic.twitter.com/NG3kLC1fCF
Feds and protesters marched in opposite directions. pic.twitter.com/FZOaHZNSvU
— Cozca Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) September 20, 2020
DHS awkwardly retreats back into the courthouse. Border Patrol remains for a moment, then follows pic.twitter.com/VYknOkvTi5
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
The group is now just standing around occupying the intersection of 4th and Madison. They federal officers who were holding a line between 6th and 7th on Madison have retreated back into the backside of the Solomon Courthouse.
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020
BIG riot line of PPB and feds head towards protesters #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/j7I8mqReUu
— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 20, 2020
The blue uniforms here could be DHS and not PPB:
Officers (feds & PPB) move into the ice building on Madison & 3rd #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/iNM5jM5Kj0
— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 20, 2020
The protest halts at an intersection and chants. Drum line going strong pic.twitter.com/C9HFEBQjjM
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
The crowd took another intersection. Someone in a high rise threw an egg at the crowd and now the crowd has lost focus.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
Gary back on the megaphone. pic.twitter.com/9P3gI9P4uu
It’s cardio night for portland protests. We’re marching again
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Arriving at Portland State University pic.twitter.com/eMxBSlISMZ
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Protest marches to PSU. Pauses briefly
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
A protester breaks the window of a US bank.
"Hey, don't do that!" someone yells. Filming. An argument erupts. No cameras are broken
Chant: "what did you see? Didn't see shit!"
Portland OR Protests tonight ❤️ pic.twitter.com/X5ASKWB9e9
— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 20, 2020
@Portland_State students cheer on the protesters from dorms pic.twitter.com/hMhGETA30y
— Sean Bascom (@baaascom) September 20, 2020
And we're back at the JC
— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020
Yep, sure feels like the old days
Protesting at Portland state university holds a lot of significance for Portland. PSU has an awful history with racism, including police encounters. The last demonstrations I attended at PSU were the disarm PSU protests for Jason Washington
— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 20, 2020
Walked up to PSU and we're back at the JC.
— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020
Another dance party breaks out. pic.twitter.com/bVWs3BJhIk
Police come to break up the dance party:
Swarm pic.twitter.com/mSID2VgYhw
— Cozca Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) September 20, 2020
PPB have arrived. pic.twitter.com/ssss16aAVQ
— Cascadianphotog Media (@Cascadianphotog) September 20, 2020
The LRAD warned crowds to stay off the roadway, 2nd Ave is open to vehicular traffic. officers arrived to disperse the dance party. Officers left after securing the justice center during shift change. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/lCJBJlryY0
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 20, 2020
The protest broke up around 2 AM.
Media
Present
- Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
- Cory Elia (KBOO) – CashApp $CoryElia / paypal.me/CoryElia / Venmo @ Cory-Elia
- Cozca @KohzKah – CashApp $cozca
- Justin Yau @PDocumentarians – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
- Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile / PayPal: askmisanthrophile@gmail.com
- Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
- Peter @gravemorgan
Articles
The Guardian
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The Oregonian
- Portland EWOKS, first mobilized for protests, offer disaster relief during wildfires
- Rash of Oregon arson cases fuels fear, conspiracy theories during devastating wildfires
- Authorities work to stamp out antifa rumors during wildfires
- Some storefront windows smashed during protest march in downtown Portland Saturday night
Willamette Week
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Cites Three Vigilantes Who Blocked Roads During Wildfires
Police
Agencies present
- Portland Police Bureau
- Federal: DHS / ICE
Munitions used
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Number of arrests
Charges
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