Protests for August 27

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Summary

During the day community members met at Kenton Park in North Portland to clean up the park and the bordering neighborhood. Kenton Park and the surrounding area leading to The Portland Police Association nearby has been the site of many protests in the last few months. As a result, community-made flyers indicating that there has been high levels of tear gas exposure in the area have been posted around the neighborhood. Another unfortunate result is the litter that sometimes got left behind by the large crowds. In response, community members got together for a couple of hours and were provided tools and trash bags to pick up litter in the area.

In the evening, a march by PDX Black Youth Movement led protesters in downtown Portland. This event drew around 100 people, who marched around the downtown area chanting the names of victims of police violence, including Jacob Blake, and asking those watching from their windows above the streets to join them. There were also speeches along the route by young black activists leading the march. By about 9:45 pm, the group of protesters returned to Duniway Park, where they had begun their march, and the event ended.

Following the end of the march downtown, there was some confusion about whether or not there was another demonstration planned for the night. There was some talk on social media of protesters reconvening at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, but a protest in that area didn’t appear to materialize. An event hadn’t been planned, which left the night’s protests to end by 10 pm.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

In the middle of the day, community members assembled at Kenton Park near The Portland Police Association building to clean up the park and neighborhood.

In the early evening protesters gathered at Duniway Park in Southwest Portland for a march.

While there was talk on social media of protesters reconvening at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, it didn’t appear to draw enough numbers to move forward.

Media

Present

Articles

Courthouse News Service

Feds in Portland Now Unrestrained in Removing Journalists at Protests

The Guardian

White supremacists and militias have infiltrated police across US, report says

Jefferson Public Radio

Portland Protests Reach Three Months. OPB’s Sergio Olmos Explains

KOIN

74 face federal charges from Portland protests

NPR

Police Declare Portland Protests A Riot But This Definition Could Be Rooted In Racism

OPB

Appeals court suspends protections for journalists, legal observers covering protests

As the nation reckons with race, a new poll finds white Americans least engaged

Pence aide: NBA protest over Kenosha are ‘absurd and silly’

The Oregonian

Black National Convention puts spotlight on police brutality

Federal orders to disperse apply to journalists, legal observers at Portland protests, appeals court says

Portland Business Alliance says mayor pledged quick action to revive downtown

Portland police ramp up protest enforcement; 217 arrests in August, half of those since last week

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Proud Boy Suspiciously Escapes Arrest, Mayor Appeases the Wealthy, and Trump Headlines GOP Garbage Parade

Portland Police Say They’re Needed to Prevent Gun Violence. Experts Disagree.

Portland Tribune

Portland police overtime up 200% in June as staffing slumps

Willamette Week

In Purge of Extremists, Facebook Removes Page of Portland Protest Organizers

Last Month, Oregon Prisons Implored Guards to Wear Masks. Since Then, Four Inmates Have Died From COVID-19.

Mayor Ted Wheeler Wants an End to Violence at Protests and Pledges to Restart the City’s Economy

U.S. Attorney’s Office Levies Federal Charges Against 74 Portland Protesters

Police

Agencies Present

None

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Protests for August 26

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Summary

Two events took place on August 26th – one in Gresham, Portland’s neighbor to the east, and one in Southwest Portland. Gresham City Hall had recently put a Black Lives Matter up in front of the building, which prompted a reaction from far right protesters to travel to the city and hold a “flag waving rally”. In response, Black Lives Matter counter protesters showed up to confront far right protesters, some of whom were armed with paintball guns. What followed was about two hours of protesters from either side chanting at each other and some engaging in dialogue. Compared to the dueling protests on August 22nd involving the two opposing groups, this demonstration had far fewer physical altercations.

In the evening, the nightly demonstration in Portland took place in the Southwest. Protesters met at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where they have met every time a demonstration in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building was slated. Just five minutes after protesters arrived at ICE, federal officers emerged from the building to confront them. A little over half an hour after that, an unlawful assembly was declared and officers began advancing on the crowd of protesters. The rest of the night consisted of law enforcement officers, both federal and local, pushing protesters out of the area with little chance to return to the ICE building. There were multiple pushes and targeted arrests aimed at protesters throughout the night, and officers employed pepper balls, smoke grenades, and tear gas to disperse the approximately 200 individuals that had marched to ICE. By 1 am, after constant advancements by law enforcement, numbers in the ranks of protesters had dwindled, and as federal and state officers retreated the night ended without further incident.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

During the day, far right protesters held a flag waving rally at Gresham City Hall in Gresham, Oregon, prompting a counter protest.

In the evening, protesters met up at Elizabeth Caruthers Park in Southwest Portland to protest in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building.

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

Just before 10:15 pm, about 5 minutes after protesters arrived, Federal Protective Services (FPS) officers emerged from the building to push the crowd back.

At about 10:45 pm, FPS declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

At about 10:50 pm, federal officers moved from their stationary riot line position and began pushing protesters away from the ICE building.

Media

Present

Articles

Buzzfeed

I Was Abducted By Federal Agents In Portland

KATU

Arrest warrant issued for ‘Tiny’ Toese upgraded, now extraditable from Wash.

Gresham City Hall rally may be met with counter-protest, police say

Mayor Wheeler addresses Portland’s ‘recovery and resilience’ amid ongoing protests

KGW

Police declare unlawful assembly at ICE building, make 11 arrests

KOIN

ACLU lawsuit: DHS chief did not have authority to send agents to Portland protests

FBI denounces violence, praises free speech during unrest

Gresham mulls removing BLM flag in face of armed threats

Wheeler: ‘Enough is enough. It’s time to rise up’

Night 90: Group marches to Portland ICE building

Mother Jones

What Conservatives Really Mean When They Call for Law and Order

NPR

Fact Check: Pence Falsely Implies Joe Biden Wants To Defund The Police

OPB

ACLU of Oregon files lawsuit against officers, Trump for ‘excessive force’ used in Portland

Analysis shows Black people more likely than whites to be arrested at Portland protests

Black Millennial Movement seeks to empower young leaders

How Oregon named a county after a Confederate sympathizer

Judge issues new warrant for Proud Boy Tusitala ‘Tiny’ Toese

Man who pulled gun at Portland protest returns armed at Gresham event

Portland State University disarms campus police officers

The Oregonian

ACLU sues over federal response to Portland protests

Beloved Portland ‘Elk’ statue is safely in storage while debate continues over why it had to be relocated

Demonstrations flare in Gresham, Portland Wednesday night: Key takeaways

FBI seeks tips on Portland protest violence

Former Trail Blazers player Moe Harkless shares story of run-in with two-faced Portland-area police officer

Portland protester convicted of arson in police precinct fire gets probation, community service

Portland will do more to address protest violence, police accountability, business aid, mayor says

Peace Data

Behind the Scenes of Andy Ngo’s Attacks on the New Portland DA

Portland Mercury

Black, Very Black, and Also Very Beautiful

Good Afternoon, News: Local Protesters Sue Trump, the “Catastrophic” Hurricane Laura, and NBA Players Strike for BLM

Portland Protesters Sue Trump Administration Over Abuse by Federal Officers

The Seattle Times

FBI shifts resources to ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon

Willamette Week

Portland Protesters Who Were Beaten, Snatched Into Unmarked Rental Vans Sue Trump, Department of Homeland Security

Police

Agencies Present

  • Gresham Police Department
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs
  • Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • mace
  • pepper balls
  • smoke grenades
  • tear gas

Arrests

11

Charges

Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct II, Harassment, Unlawful use of Mace/Pepper Spray

Protests for August 23

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Summary

During the day, an event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland. According to a journalist on the ground there were bout 150 people in attendance. The demonstration aimed to use art as a form of protest, which is a change in tactics from the usual marching or building confrontations that are seen every night in Portland. Instead, musicians and poets performed their pieces, and Latinx community members stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, conveying that solidarity in their art.

The nightly demonstration began at Woodlawn Park in North Portland. Estimates from reporters on the ground put the crowd at about 200 people when they departed from the park heading for the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB). Among other things, protesters chanted the name “Jacob Blake“, a black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin who had been shot 7 times in the back by a police officer, prompting a mass protest in Kenosha on August 23rd.

After arriving at the North Precinct, protesters formed a shield line facing three police cars that had their headlights on and pointed at protesters, which did not appear to be occupied. Protesters used multiple dumpsters, some on fire, and what appeared to be the bed of a Uhaul truck as a wall between themselves and the precinct. At 10:30 pm police had declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and by 11:10 pm, without a documented marked change in behavior from the crowd, a riot had been declared. Items such as ceramic tiles and plastic water bottles had been thrown in the vicinity of the empty police vehicles with their headlights shone on protesters and at least one awning on the building was set on fire, which did not appear to cause damage to the building itself.

Multiple times throughout the night, PPB officers suddenly rushed out of the precinct and made multiple arrests, only to reenter the building shortly after. Tear gas was used, sometimes fired down by officers who were on the roof of the precinct, but the dynamic rushes that are so often a tactic of the PPB in dispersing protesters was not seen being used as much on the night of August 23rd. By about 2 am the crowd had dwindled in front of the precinct and the night ended.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

An event called Latinos for Black Lives was held at Peninsula Park in North Portland during the day. Please consider seeing Cata’s thread on the event in its entirety, where they chronicle the events of the day in much greater detail than there is room for in this timeline. (Click on the first tweet below to get directed to Twitter to see the thread)

In the evening, protesters gathered at Woodlawn Park.

Just after 9:40 pm, protesters departed from Woodlawn Park.

Just before 10:10 pm, protesters arrived at the North Precinct of The Portland Police Bureau (PPB)

At about 10:30 pm, PPB declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Just before 11:10 pm, PPB declared the gathering a riot.

At about 11:50 pm, officers withdrew and went back into the North Precinct building.

Just after 12:45 am, PPB officers reemerged from the precinct and made several arrests.

Media

Present

Articles

It’s Going Down

Hundreds Of Portlanders Push Out Violent Far-Right, Qanon & Proud Boy Rally

KATU

23 arrested Sunday as police declare protest near Portland’s North Precinct a riot

KGW

Reaction comes after Portland police have little presence at dueling protests

KOIN

1 arrested after assault at ‘Recall Kate Brown’ rally

OPB

Portland’s protests: 3 months in, no end in sight

The Oregonian

Awning set on fire during Portland protest; police declare riot, use tear gas: key takeaways

Editorial: Leaders must speak against protest violence

Letter from the Editor: I look forward to many more civil conversations

Portland’s first Black woman cop now ‘ the inspiration’ for a new PCC criminal justice scholarship

Shots fired: Deadly Portland police encounters reveal troubling patterns

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Proud Boys and Antifacists Brawl, Portland Police Look Other Way, and Cop Shooting Spurs Wisconsin Protests

Portland Police Stand By As Armed Alt-Right Protesters and Antifascists Brawl

The New York Times

Black Artists Find Ways to Make Their Voices Heard in Portland

In Portland, a Prosecutor Must Decide: Which Protesters Should Go to Jail?

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

  • flash bangs
  • mace
  • tear gas

Arrests

23

Charges

Resisting Arrest, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Escape in the Third Degree, Riot, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree 

Protests for August 20

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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

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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 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

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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 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

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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 10

Posted on by sal

Summary

The evening’s demonstration took place on the night of August 10th at Alberta Park in North Portland. A few hundred people gathered at the park, departing at 9:45 pm and heading for The Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) north precinct. When they arrived the PPB’s LRAD was already making announcements to protesters about not engaging in criminal activity. Protesters stood opposite a small riot line of less than 20 Oregon State Police officers standing in front of the building while they chanted, played music, played drums, and some threw eggs at and around officers. At 10:10 pm, officers announced that the gathering was an unlawful assembly, which was met by cheers and mocking from the group of protesters.

At about 11:15 pm, more officers appeared to the east of where protesters were standing, now PPB officers, and immediately began pushing protesters west away from the precinct. Officers appeared to have just been reaching protesters when they immediately executed a dynamic charge (or bullrush, as it is often called by those on the ground) that included shoving protesters from behind that were already walking way and making multiple arrests. These dynamic charges continued for several blocks as officers pushed protesters into the surrounding neighborhood and The Portland Community College Cascade campus. Even when protesters were pushed as far out as half a mile from the precinct, the LRAD still made announcements for protesters to clear “the area surrounding the precinct”.

After getting dispersed and splintered into small groups, some protesters managed to make their way back to the north precinct, where they were once again charged at and dispersed. Several arrests were made during these charges throughout the night. After this last dispersal of the already dwindling group of protesters, the night ended.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

At 1 pm a press conference was held by Black Lives Matter activists, including Demetria Hester who had been arrested the previous night and had just been released from custody before the press conference. The full video below:

The elk statue that resided in Downtown Portland has seen many iterations since it was taken down after there were fires set at its base during protests (including miniature statues and inflatable deer). Its newest, most nightmarish form yet is seen below:

Community members that had gone downtown in the early hours of August 10th to do jail support for protesters that were arrested the night before remained in the area until the last arrestee was released just after 7 pm.

In the evening, protesters gathered at Alberta Park for the night’s demonstration.

At 9:45 pm, protesters departed from Alberta Park and began marching.

At about 10:05 pm, protesters arrived at The Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct.

*FLASH WARNING*: The footage below contains a rapidly flashing light.
Video Description: Law enforcement officers stand opposite protesters seen holding up peace signs with their hands. One of the officers has a strobing flashlight pointed at protesters.

*FLASH WARNING*: The footage below contains a rapidly flashing light.
Video Description: While protesters are heard playing the drums and cheering, an individual in the crowd points a strobing flashlight at officers and the police’s loudspeakers (LRAD) can be heard repeating the phrase, “stop shining the strobe light at officers” and threatens the individual with arrest and use of force. The video pans to the protester side, where members of the crowd are cheering, drumming, and dancing. (The flashing lights end :10 seconds into the video.)

Note: At least one report indicates that the drone seen over the demonstration may have belonged to a live-streamer and not law enforcement.

Just before 10:10 pm, law enforcement officers declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Around 11:15 pm, additional officers arrived from the east, perpendicular to where protesters stood facing the north precinct and began dispersing the demonstration.

At about 11:40 pm, protesters marched through Portland Community College – Cascade, which provided some cover for them from officers.

At about 12:40 am, some protesters got back to the north precinct.

Media

Present

Articles

ABC News

Hate crime victim arrested at protest won’t be prosecuted

The Columbian

Hate crime victim’s arrest fuels anger at Portland protests

KATU

It’s ‘about our peace’, says community activist arrested at Portland protest

KGW

Protesters gather in Alberta Park, march to North Precinct as demonstrations continue in Portland

KOIN

Night 74: ‘Dangerous objects’ launched, 9 arrests

N Portland residents, businesses concerned by protests at doorstep

OPB

Man seen in area of homemade explosive at Portland protest ID’ed as ex-Navy SEAL

Multnomah County DA declines charges against Demetria Hester

The Oregonian

Demetria Hester urges protesters to ‘do your part’ as charges dismissed after arrest

Movement to disarm Portland State police gains new prominence amid renewed activism (Subscriber Exclusive)

Portland protesters to gather in NE Portland for 75th day of demonstrations Monday (live updates)

The Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Special Election Tomorrow, Cops Ramp Up Protester Arrests, and Barr Calls BLM “Fascists”

National Black Lives Matter Organizers Throw Support Behind Portland Protests

USA Today

Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security. Its tactics are fearsome: ACLU director

The Washington Post

No strings, no bureaucracy, but suddenly $1.4 million to help a Black community

Portland protesters rally as arrest of activist draws ire

Unrest in Chicago and Portland shows America’s summer of protest is far from over

We Out Here Magazine

STAY FOR THE REVOLUTION

Willamette Week

Tusitala “Tiny” Toese’s Probation Officer Asks Judge to Revoke His Probation and Sentence Him to One Year in Custody

Police

Agencies Present

  • Oregon State Police
  • Portland Police Union

Munitions

  • flash bangs

Arrests

9

Charges

Reckless Driving, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Resist Arrest, Interfering with a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree