Protests for November 3

Summary

On election night, protesters gathered at Revolution Hall in SE Portland for a rally and march. Several hundred people listened to speakers who talked about defunding the police and revolutionary activism. Protesters then began a slow march to the west, led by a drumline. Some activists in the group were openly carrying guns. After reaching the Laurelhurst Park area, the march reversed to return to its starting point, continuing more chants, and speeches about the impacts of the election given from a truck at the front.

A smaller group of protesters then went downtown to the Justice Center, where some of them lit a small bonfire. People moved to the other side of the building and danced in the street outside the Central Precinct. The protest ended around 1 AM.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

Downtown

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

The Oregonian

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Portland Mercury

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Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • Unified Command: Portland Police, Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, Oregon State Police

Munitions used

N/A

Number of arrests

None

Charges

N/A

Protests for November 2

Scheduled Events

  • Director Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

The report is that the protest organizers have asked people to not take videos of what’s happening, so coverage may be limited.

Portland State University recently announced that it will not be disarming their security officers this fall, despite promising to do so in August.

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

The Oregonian

Portland Mercury

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PSU Vanguard

Protesters break into CPSO building

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies present

  • “Unified Command”: Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, Oregon State Police

Munitions used

Number of arrests

Two

Charges

  • Criminal mischief in the first degree (Class C felony)
  • Burglary in the second degree (Class C felony)
  • Disorderly conduct in the second degree (Class B misdemeanor)
  • Interfering with a peace officer