Protests for July 19

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Summary

Portland’s 53rd night of protesting saw around 1000 people in front of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, numbers that we haven’t seen since the early days of the protests. Among them were a group of an estimated 300 – 400 moms, who call themselves the Wall of Moms, doctors/medical workers from OHSU, and everyday protestors alike. While a demonstration and march were slated to take place at St. Johns park, this did not happen due to low numbers resulting in safety concerns for those that were there.

Federal officers tear gassed protestors heavily multiple times throughout the night. They also shot munitions liberally, injuring multiple independent journalists including Alex Milan Tracy, Jake Johnson, and Donovan Farley. After several aggressive rounds of tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs, federal officers eventually retreated back into the federal courthouse and by 3 AM calm was returned to the area and lasted for the rest of the night.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

At 7 PM, protesters gathered at St. Johns park for a rally and subsequent march.

The rally at St. Johns eventually dissipated without marching, reportedly due to low numbers.

Downtown at the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse, the group of moms that were present at last night’s demonstrations returned for Round 2.

Just before 10 PM, federal officers came out of the federal courthouse. In front of them the group of moms stood in a human chain with their backs to the courthouse.

At about 10:30 PM, federal officers appeared to deploy the first flash bang of the night.

Around 11:20 PM, federal officers briefly reemerged from the courthouse.

After a round of pepper balls were shot at protestors on the south side of the fence around the federal courthouse, the line of moms moved further down the fence to fill in the space and protect the protestors behind.

At 11:45 PM, protestors tore down the fence surrounding the federal courthouse.

Around 11:50 PM, federal officers emerged from the federal courthouse building and began firing tear gas at protestors.

While only federal officers were on the street assaulting protestors, Portland Police Bureau officers were spotted shooting unknown munitions out of the small windows in the plywood barriers on the doors of the Justice Center.

Around 12:30 AM Federal officers finished tear gassing the crowd of protestors and went into the IRS building on 3rd and Madison, across from Terry Schrunk Plaza.

An important reminder that can always use repeating:

At around 1:45 AM, federal officers reemerged to mace, tear gas, and push protestors back away from the federal courthouse.

Media

Present

Articles

BBC News

Portland protests: All you need to know about Trump’s crackdown

Portland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city

CBS News

Federal officers again tear-gas protesters in Portland, Oregon

KGW

Federal officers use tear gas on crowds outside Justice Center

NBC News

‘Wall of Moms’ stand between Portland Black Lives Matter protesters and federal police

NPR

‘Like Adding Gasoline’: Oregon Officials Blast Trump Response To Portland Protests

The Oregonian

President of Portland police union, targeted in protests, says community has ‘had enough’

Portland Tribune

Portland protester describes beating by federal officers

Reuters

Trump, Portland mayor clash over causes of escalating unrest

Street Roots

Photos | The concerning progression of police response to Portland protests

The Washington Post

Federal officials dismiss Portland leaders’ calls to leave city as clashes with protesters continue

Willamette Week

Portland Public Schools Will Reevaluate All Building Names, Starting With Woodrow Wilson High School

President Trump Has Reenergized Portland’s Protests

Police

Agencies Present

  • U.S. Marshals – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • flash bangs
  • pepper balls
  • tear gas

Arrests

No information as of 10:30 AM

Charges

No information as of 10:30 AM

Protests for July 18

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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

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.

In front of the Justice Center, a few hundred protestors gathered, including a group of doctors.

Federal law enforcement made their first appearance of the night at about 10:45 PM.

Another angle of the same moment above:

North Portland

A demonstration was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland, beginning at 6 PM.

Just before 8:30 PM, protestors coming from Pensinsula Park arrived at the North Police Precinct.

Around 9:30 PM, protestors began moving again, marching away from the North Police Precinct.

At 10:30 PM, protestors marching in North Portland arrived at The Portland Police Association (PPA) building.

At around 11:15 PM, Police charged at protestors a second time.

Media

Present

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

After a Portland Police Association office is set on fire, Trump and the mayor blame each other for more unrest

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

Evidence shows Portland police working with federal officers at protests, contradicting city officials

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

Arrests

4

Charges

Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Police Officer, Riot,  
Assault Public Safety Officer, Attempt Assault Public Safety Officer, Resisting Arrest

Protests for July 16

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Summary

The day’s events began early on the morning of July 16th, when Portland Police raided and arrested members of Riot Ribs at Lownsdale Park downtown. The morning remained eventful, with the Justice for Patrick Kimmons march downtown which eventually led to where 5 or so pro-police protestors were demonstrating by the Justice Center. This confrontation remained verbal and never got physical. This was also when Portland Police fenced off Lownsdale and Chapman Parks, the grounds for almost all nightly demonstrations in Portland, and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Chad Wolf, rolled into town.

In the evening, there were two main demonstrations in Portland: one at the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office (EMCSO) and one at the Justice Center. Both demonstrations were plagued with rampant police brutality and liberal use of tear gas, pepper balls, and flash bangs. At EMCSO, protestors appeared to be facing off against sheriffs and possibly back-up from Portland Police. At the Justice Center, protestors were faced with federal forces, namely U.S. Marshals with help from other non-Portland Police uniformed officers (possibly Department of Homeland Security). There were many arrests throughout the night at both demonstrations as well as reports of harassment of both press and legal observers, including the arrest of journalist Andrew Jankowski, who has since been released from custody.

Both demonstrations eventually ended in the early morning hours of July 17th.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

At about 5 AM this morning, Portland Police stormed Lownsdale Park and gave those present, namely the folks working with Riot Ribs, 10 minutes to pack up their belongings and clear the area.

Both Lownsdale and Chapman Parks were fenced off and there is no public access.

Those that were left of Riot Ribs who were not arrested during the sweep of Lownsdale Park continued providing support to protestors and gathering supplies at their new location, the corner of 4th and Salmon.

At around noon, pro-police counter-protestors made an appearance downtown by the Justice Center.

A right-wing agitator, locally known as “Bike Nazi”, made an appearance downtown.

Arrests continued throughout the day in the area around the Justice Center.

Despite losing many of their operational and personal belongings in the early morning raid, Riot Ribs is back in operation downtown.

Reports that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf is now in Portland.

Local journalist Sergio Olmos compiled Oregon officials’ tweeted statements about the visit by DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf:

The evening of July 16th saw demonstrations in two different locations: The East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and the Justice Center. The avoid confusion, the timeline has been split by location.

East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

A protest that began at Laurelhurst Park marched to the East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office, which they reaching just after 8:30 PM.

Justice Center

Downtown, protestors still gathered for the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center.

Media

Present

Articles

KATU

Video shows bicyclist tackled, arrested by Portland Police

KGW

Police clear demonstrators from downtown Portland parks near Justice Center; DHS secretary denounces local violence

The New York Times

Feds Vowed to Quell Unrest in Portland. Local Leaders Are Telling Them to Leave.

OPB

Oregon Could Close Prisons To Help Save School Funding During Pandemic

The Oregonian

Experts analyze, weigh in on video of federal officer shooting demonstrator in head

Protections for journalists, legal observers at protests to continue, judge rules

Portland Mercury

DHS Director Decries “Violent Anarchists” Taking Over Portland

Portland Police Arrest Riot Ribs Volunteers During Abrupt Morning Sweep

Rolling Stone

RS Reports: Progressive City, Brutal Police

The Washington Post

‘It was like being preyed upon’: Portland protesters say federal officers in unmarked vans are detaining them

Willamette Week

New Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt Must Decide Who Faces Criminal Charges Amid Portland’s Protests

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown Says President Trump Is Invading Portland as an Election Stunt

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs
  • U.S. Marshals
  • Department of Homeland Security

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • CS gas
  • flash bangs

Arrests

Morning/Day Arrests: 9

Evening/Night Arrests: 20

Charges

Morning/Day Arrests: Interfering with a Police Officer, Trespass II Disorderly Conduct II 

Evening/Night Arrests: Disorderly Conduct II, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Criminal Trespass II, Reckless Endangering, Elude (Vehicle), Elude (Foot), Reckless Driving, Hit and Run, Resist Arrest 
 



Protests for July 13

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Summary

The demonstration on July 13th deviated from other nights in that it was held in front of the Portland Police Association (PPA) building in North Portland, rather than downtown in front of the Justice Center per usual. When demonstrators reached the PPA building around 7:30 PM, they were almost immediately met with officers in riot gear. The stand-off between protestors and Portland Police lasted throughout the night.

The first incident of officers pushing protestors back and off the street occurred just before 9 PM. Many more pushes happened before the end of the action, some including using tear gas on protesters, others where officers pushed protesters back with just batons.

The demonstration in front of the Justice Center was reportedly very small, as most protestors concentrated their efforts at the PPA building. At the end of the demonstration around 3 AM, some protestors did make their way to the Justice Center.

Around 12:15 AM the Portland Police declared the gathering a riot, and pushed protestors, members of the press, and legal observers alike back away from the PPA building. There were a few arrests scattered throughout the night and evidence of the deployment of tear gas and pepper spray on protestors.

Scheduled Events

No Confidence at the PPA – 5:30 PM

Weekly Car Caravan to Protest Police Violence – 5:30 PM

Timeline

At 8:30 AM, Portland Police Officers detained a 12 year old child for allegedly adding accelerant to a fire at the site of the former elk statue in Downtown Portland. The child has since been released to his mother.

Protestors at a demonstration in Kenton Park that began at 5:30 PM made their way towards The Portland Police union building, which they reached around 7:30 PM.

Downtown, the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center had fewer numbers than most nights.

From Riot Ribs, a group that has been feeding protestors in front of the Justice Center most nights (Note: PPA is The Portland Police Association):

Back at The Portland Police Association building:

At about 12:15 AM, The Portland Police declared a riot.

The Portland Police cited a broken window at the PPA building as their reason for declaring a riot. The window in question was broken when a PPB officer hit a protestor’s phone out of their hand and behind the line of riot officers, shown here:

There were some reports at approximately 3 AM that some protestors from in front of the PPA building were heading to Lownsdale Square in front of the Justice Center. There didn’t appear to be any journalists going with them, so this move was not well-documented.

Media

Present

Articles

The Columbian

KATU

KGW

NBC

OPB

The Oregonian

The Washington Post

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

Arrests

Five

Charges

  • Interfering with Police Officer
  • Disorderly Conduct II
  • Unlawful Pointing of a Laser (4 counts)

Protests for July 12

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Summary

A right-wing organized rally, “Oregonians for Peace”, at 1 PM on July 12th drew a crowd of a few hundred people, including some counter-protestors. While words were exchanged between the two groups, the event ended without any physical altercations.

At the nightly demonstration in Chapman and Lownsdale Parks across from the Justice Center and Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse, most of the night was largely uneventful. Riot Ribs, quick becoming a Portland protest staple, fed protesters and passersby alike with barbecue and also acted as a mutual aid station providing water, tampons, and Advil to anyone who needed it.

There were various fires set throughout the night, the biggest being a combination of four smaller fires set in the fountain of the former Elk statue. Law enforcement made their first appearance of the night around 2:30 AM after protestors set a fire in the intersection between the Justice Center and the federal courthouse. As The Portland Police and sheriffs were retreating back into the Justice Center after having the fire put out, protestors followed them closely to the door, where an officer fired an unidentified munition into the crowd hitting a protestor.

There are unofficial reports of a few arrests made, but the Portland Police Bureau has yet to release a statement on the number of arrests made during the July 12th demonstration.

Scheduled Events

NW Portland Youth Led Protest – 3 PM

Black Lives Matter March – 6 PM

Timeline

At 1 PM today, an event called “Oregonians for Peace” organized by a right wing lifestyle vlogger was held at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park downtown. This event drew the attention of left wing counter-protestors, who showed up about an hour into the rally.

The nightly demonstration downtown in front of the Justice Center and Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse began as usual around 9 PM.

Please consider supporting Riot Ribs, who are out by the Justice Center most nights feeding protesters and passersby alike at no charge. (Venmo: @riotribs / CashApp: $riotribs)

At 11:45 PM protestors began making their way from the front of the federal courthouse to the front of the Justice Center across the street.

At 12:20 AM, a small group broke off from the larger demonstration with the intention of marching to Mayor Ted Wheeler’s home.

At around 12:45 AM, an individual showed up to the demonstration and appeared to be instigating verbal altercations with protestors and live-streaming.

An update on the group that broke off to go to Mayor Ted Wheeler’s downtown condominium:

At 2:30 AM, an announcement could be heard over loudspeakers coming from the Justice Center.

Media

Present

Articles

It’s Going Down

State And Police Violence Against Protesters Escalates As Demonstrator Shot In Head With Impact Munition

The Oregonian

Protests continue in Portland for 46th day after demonstrator hospitalized previous night

The Seattle Times

Meet the Youth Liberation Front behind a militant marathon of Portland protests

Willamette Week

Oregon Governor and Senators Condemn Trump’s Use of “Occupying Army” on Portland Protesters

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler Asks Federal Officers to Use Restraint in Crowd Control

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs

Munitions

Unknown, at least one deployed

Arrests

No official reports as of 10:30 AM 7/13

Charges

No official reports as of 10:30 AM 7/13

Protests for July 9

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Summary

At 10 AM, a rally and march was held by the family of Patrick Kimmons, a young black man who was killed by Portland Police in 2018. The rally was held downtown before protestors marched to the site of the shooting.

The nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center was largely uneventful. Protesters set out umbrellas with the names of black individuals that were killed by police. There was also food, including the ever-present “Riot Ribs” providing protesters and passersby with barbecue, and music. At 2 AM, officers of The Portland Police Bureau and federal U.S. Marshals agents made their first appearance of the night in front of the Justice Center and federal courthouse, respectively, but quickly withdrew back into their buildings. The night ended without any further confrontations, arrests, or munitions deployed.

Scheduled Events

Justice for Patrick Kimmons – 10 AM

Timeline

A rally and subsequent march was held at 10 AM this morning by the family of Patrick Kimmons, demanding justice for his death at the hands of The Portland Police in 2018.

People began trickling towards the nightly demonstration outside of the Justice Center downtown around 9 PM.

Law enforcement officers made their first appearance of the night at 2 AM but quickly withdrew back into the Justice Center and federal courthouse, respectively, after a few minutes.

Media

Present

Articles

KATU

Protesters march for man killed by Portland police in 2018

Portland Mercury

For Portland Police, Indiscriminate Use of Tear Gas During Protests Is Unavoidable

Portland Tribune

Police arrest Black man driving to work near protest, he says

OPB

Portland Police Describe Nightly Face-offs With Protesters As Unsustainable

The Oregonian

Report of racially motivated attack at Lents Park prompts investigation, demonstration

Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order

For Portland police to provide the name of an officer at protests, you have to give them the officer’s name first

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions Used

  • None

Number of Arrests

  • None

Charges

  • None

Protests for July 8

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Summary

The only arrest of the night that occurred at a protest happened just after 9 PM, when a minor was arrested by federal officers for purportedly pointing a laser at the federal courthouse building. After that incident, law enforcement officers did not interact with protesters again for the rest of the night.

An individual that claimed they were a part of The Portland Protest Bureau, a newly formed group in Portland that has drawn ire from local activists for claiming to be leaders of the movement, passed around a clipboard asking protesters to sign a petition to ban the use of tear gas by the Portland Police. This petition asked for people’s identifying information, including names and addresses. We would not recommend that anyone give out their identifying information while at a protest.

At 1:15 AM, an individual in a white car was seen driving erratically towards protesters and passing through the protest area multiple times. Protesters cleared a path for the individual to leave the area, which they did. As they drove away, the individual fired multiple shots into the air near where protesters were standing. Some reports indicate that a revolver was used.

Scheduled Events

Car Caravan Protest – 6 PM (this event will be held every Wednesday and Friday of July)

Stripper Strike Picnic – 3:30 PM

Timeline

Early on in the night around 9:10 PM, federal agents made an arrest at Lownsdale Park across from the federal courthouse and Justice Center downtown. Some reports state that the individual is 17 years old.

We would also recommend that no one give their identifying information, especially name and address, while at a protest.

At 1:15 AM, an individual in a white car that had been driving aggressively at/near protesters fired multiple shots into the air as they exited the area in front of the Justice Center.

The night ended without any further interactions with law enforcement or arrests.

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

‘We do this every night’: Portland protests enter 6th week

OPB

Portland Police Union Votes ‘No Confidence’ In City Council

Portland Police Describe Nightly Face-offs With Protesters As Unsustainable

The Oregonian

2 arrested in connection with North Portland protest fire

Police union president announces ‘no confidence’ vote in Portland’s City Council

Federal police tackle, arrest person at Terry Schrunk Plaza during protests

Two independent journalists file suit against Portland police, county sheriff’s deputies and state police

Driver shoots handgun into air after confrontation with protesters in downtown Portland

Willamette Week

What Have Six Weeks of Portland Protests Wrought?

When Police Deploy Tear Gas on Protesters, It Leaks Into the Homes of Portlanders

Portland Police Command Defends Bureau’s Aggressive Tactics and Describes Protesters as “Agitators”

Vehicle Drives Into Downtown Portland Protest and Driver Fires Shots Into the Air Amid Crowd

Worst Year Ever

Inside the Battle of Portland

Police

Agencies Present

  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions

  • pepper spray

Arrests

  • 1, likely a minor

Charges

  • Unknown at this time

Protests for July 6

Posted on by sal

Summary

The demonstration downtown in front of the Justice Center and federal courthouse remained largely uneventful throughout the night. Protesters had snacks from the snack van, ate barbecue, and individuals on bullhorns made speeches. There was no documented law enforcement presence until around 1:30 AM. At this time only one journalist from the night was still there, and has video of law enforcement in the U.S. Marshals’ camouflage uniform giving verbal commands to protesters to back off federal property, including the sidewalk around the courthouse.

Scheduled Events

Vanessa Guillen and BIPOC United Rally – 6 PM

Timeline

Early in the night, a Homeland Security car was spotted near the federal courthouse downtown.

Most protesters remained around the Salmon and 3rd street area, which was also where the snack van and barbecue station were.

Around 11:40 PM, protestors moved towards the Justice Center.

The night had been quiet until around 1:30 AM, when federal agents emerged and began moving protestors away from the federal courthouse.

Media

Present

Articles

KGW

After a weekend of riots, Portland police union leader asks local, state officials to condemn violence and ‘defend Portland’

OPB

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Deployed To Portland Protests

Portland Mercury

Portland Police Union President Calls on Officials to “Defend Portland”

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service
  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions Used

None

Number of Arrests

None confirmed as of 3pm 7/7

Charges

Protests for July 5

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Summary

There was one event besides the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center in Portland on July 5th called “PDX Paint to Protest”, where artists did live paintings and work was auctioned off to support black-led organizations locally.

At the start of the night there were already many law enforcement officers in front of the Justice Center, purportedly there to protect construction workers that were still boarding up some windows at the front of the federal courthouse. After construction finished, these officers retreated back into the federal courthouse. Just after midnight, law enforcement came rushing out of the courthouse, running at protestors in an attempt to disperse them, shooting pepper balls, and arresting at least one person. This happened again two more times before the end of the night. There were also multiple fires started, mostly at the former plinth of the elk statue, throughout the night.

There are reports from multiple journalists on the scene that the Portland Police Bureau did not appear to be present at the demonstration. Law enforcement officers appeared to be U.S. Marshals and agents from the Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services.

Scheduled Events

PDX Paint to Protest – 3 PM at Cathedral Park

Timeline

As early as 9:45 PM there was a heavy law enforcement presence in front of the Justice Center downtown.

Just after midnight, around 12:10 AM, federal agents reemerged from the federal courthouse without warning.

At 1 AM federal officers standing in front of the federal courthouse once again rushed at protesters unprompted. The moment was captured by multiple journalists.

Minutes later, federal agents rushed protestors a third time. CW: loud bangs

According to one journalist, Portland Police officers were not present at tonight’s demonstration.

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Deployed To Portland Protests

The Oregonian

Portland protests continue for 39th consecutive day

Portland police union leader calls out local, state elected officials, urging them to condemn nightly violence, property destruction

Portland Mercury

Portland Police Union President Calls on Officials to “Defend Portland”

Police

Agencies Present

  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service
  • U.S. Marshal

Munitions Used

  • pepper balls

Number of Arrests

5 Federal

Charges

  • assaulting federal officers with high intensity lasers

Protests for July 3

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Summary

On the night of July 3, 2020, there were several demonstrations held around Portland; A violin vigil for Elijah McClain was held at Peninsula Park as well as the nightly demonstration in front of the Justice Center downtown. In front of the Justice Center a group of demonstrators demanding justice for Vanessa Guillen was also present. Demonstrators burned several flags throughout the night, including one with the Trump logo on it.

Around 11:00 PM, a group broke off from the Justice Center and made their way to the waterfront park, where the mother of Shatamera Pruden spoke along with other speakers citing their own experiences with police. This group then went back to the Justice Center to rejoin those that had remained behind.

The first part of the night was largely uneventful. Demonstrators handed out snacks, played music, and played soccer, unimpeded by police intervention. Besides some small inter-group skirmishes and a gun scare that were promptly dealt with by demonstrators, and some small fires throughout the night, the night remained calm until the Portland Police emerged from the Justice Center at 4:00 AM and declared a riot. At this point CS gas and pepper balls were deployed at demonstrators.

By 7:00am, Portland Police were tearing down the barricades that demonstrators had made (around 2:00 AM) in front of the Justice Center.

Scheduled Events

The 4th of the Lie Protest Picnic – 1-4PM Custer City Park

PDX Black Futures – 1:30 PM Pioneer Square

PDX Elijah McClain violin vigil – 7:30 PM Peninsula Park

Timeline

A large group gathered at Peninsula Park this evening for a violin vigil for Elijah McClain, where Patrick Kimmons’ mother also spoke.

As of 10:00pm about 200 protestors have gathered outside the Justice Center downtown, including a group demanding justice for Vanessa Guillen.

A group of protesters marched from the Justice Center to the Waterfront Park, where the mother of Shatamera Pruden spoke and spread her ashes in the river.

Just before midnight, the group that was at the waterfront moved back towards the Justice Center, rejoining the group that had remained there.

At around 1:15am an individual in a car, who was allegedly armed, was spotted by protestors in front of the federal courthouse downtown.

Just before 2:00am, protestors in front of the Justice Center began building a barricade using fencing and other nearby materials.

At about 3:50am, The Portland Police Bureau declared the demonstration a riot and began shooting tear gas and pepper balls at the remaining protesters in front of the Justice Center.

At 4:00am, Portland Police and what appears to be U.S. Marshals arrived on Salmon and 3rd Street.

An update on the individual in the car that allegedly had a gun:

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

Violin Vigil For Elijah McClain (video)

The Oregonian

Multnomah County Sheriff not disclosing details about use of force, staffing at Portland protests

Gov. Kate Brown urges Portland police to de-escalate protests to avoid ‘senseless cycle of violence’

Portland protests resume Friday, marking city’s 37th consecutive day of demonstrations

Police declare riot early Saturday, third time in week

Police

Federal arrest for alleged vandalism at the Federal Courthouse

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions used

  • CS gas
  • pepper balls

Number of arrests

None reported as of 2PM on 7/4

Charges

None