Protests

Summary

On Thursday morning, protesters gathered downtown at City Hall for the weekly Justice for Patrick Kimmons event. Patrick’s mother, Letha Winston, led the group in chants.

Thursday evening, about 100 direct action protesters gathered at Arbor Lodge Park in North Portland to march to the Portland Police Association building. Activists stood outside the building giving speeches until an unlawful assembly was declared at about 10:30 PM, after a small fire was set outside the building. Riot police then cleared the group away from the building, making several arrests. Police left after inspecting the building, then returned for more arrests. At about 12:30 AM police left again and the protest thinned out, eventually ending around 1 AM.

Scheduled Events

• Justice for Patrick Kimmons – 10 AM at City Hall
• Arbor Lodge Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Downtown this morning at the weekly Justice for Patrick Kimmons event:

No justice no peace ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼Portland City Hall “you know why we are here” #PatrickKimmons #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/sUt6g1aMGs

— ↙↙↙PDX Interfaith Clergy Resistance (@PDXICR) September 24, 2020

“ no 45 year old should be standing on the sidewalk where her son was shot nine times in the back. By police.” #patrickkimmons #sayhisname pic.twitter.com/Azr6OCt6u8

— ↙↙↙PDX Interfaith Clergy Resistance (@ravarielstone) September 24, 2020

A small group has gathered at Arbor Lodge in North Portland for the direct action march:

I’m at Arbor Lodge Park in North Portland covering tonight’s Direct Action march calling for police and prison abolition.

About 20 people are currently gathered in the park and a medic tent is set up offering free face masks, eye wipes, snacks, earplugs and other supplies. pic.twitter.com/0PPM1rWHNu

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

The crowd at Arbor Lodge Park has grown to about ~40 people, mostly spread out in the grass and chatting in small groups. (The sound of tiny squeaking pig toys is ~inescapable.~ ?)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

An activist leads the crowd in a chant of “Black Lives Matter.” Things are probably about to get underway

The crowd is still worryingly small

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

A speaker addresses the crowd on a megaphone:

“The police are rioting again, and they’re federalized again … They’re the biggest gang on the planet other than the people. The people, if you look throughout history, we are bigger than them. We outnumber them.“ (1/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

“Righteousness will prevail. It will get worse first. We know from experience. We can study how they move. We know it will get worse first. So thank you guys for your service.” (2/2)

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

Arbor Lodge Park

Somebody rambling on the mic under a cloudy moon. Not many people here. There’s almost as many press and motorcade as protesters. pic.twitter.com/NkK0TmMMC0

— Proud Dad ?? (@MacSmiff) September 25, 2020

The crowd has left Arbor Lodge Park and is marching east, chanting “Say her name! Breonna Taylor!” and “Say his name! George Floyd!”

Neighborhood residents are watching the crowd pass by from their windows and front lawns.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

The protest has arrived at the Portland Police Association (PPA), our local police union

Maybe 100 people here are this point

No sign of the cops

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

DJ LRAD says:

“This is the Portland Police bureau. We are aware of your criminal activity occurring. Do not throw rocks at the building. Do not try to light fires. Do not try to break windows”

None of these things have happened tonight. We JUST got here

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

There’s a speaker at PPA talking about how the revolution is being white washed by both so-called leaders who condemn violent action, and those who blame radical action on a white fringe element. pic.twitter.com/pbotSVeAh5

— Proud Dad ?? (@MacSmiff) September 25, 2020

Cops just claimed people are throwing rocks at windows

Um, guys?

Guys?

W H A T
W I N D O W S pic.twitter.com/fi2B6t9C3W

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Protesters are giving speeches outside the PPA building:

Another activist gets up and talks about division and peace policing

“Our enemies are the cops…there’s no bad protesters in a revolution!”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

“Black women are the most disrespected group on the planet!” She talks about how hard yesterday was, how awful it was

Mariah is a photographer. You can and should follow her at @MariahMacaronio

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Mariah is giving a speech on the importance of prioritising & protecting black women. It has been a calm night so far with speeches, chants, & bubbles in front of the PPA building. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/k6bnAfxpXP

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

@MariahMacaronio asked white passing ppl to stay off the mic, thanked people for showing up, disparaged those who only come out when it’s trending and… pic.twitter.com/o2txASp64K

— Proud Dad ?? (@MacSmiff) September 25, 2020

Ivory, a Portland activist, addresses the crowd:

“Yesterday I felt shit on my stomach and shit on my chest that I’ve never felt before. Hearing the chant ‘no justice, no peace’ — that shit’s been ringing in my head…” pic.twitter.com/omgnlGDgSr

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

DJ LRAD repeats his oddly specific announcement from a little while ago

To be fair, someone tried and failed to set an awning on fire between my last post and this one, and someone took a hammer to the plywood over the windows without any effext

The building remains unharmed

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Portland Police has just warned the crowd not to damage the PPA building. PPB: “We are aware of illegal activities…” #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/aPjfeCMVAy

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

Unlawful assembly declared at 10:27 PM:

Portland police have declared an unlawful assembly and ordered the crowd to move north.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

Cops just gave a dispersal warning over this.

Here they come. pic.twitter.com/T9Fx7cEblh

— Proud Dad ?? (@MacSmiff) September 25, 2020

Unlawful assembly declared. Cop cars approaching from multiple directions We have been told to disperse to the North

You can see in this video that the PPA building is fine pic.twitter.com/Hl7yeFG4U3

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Cops make multiple arrests, it’s unclear what for

Their gas masks are very much on pic.twitter.com/tMz2y5ZA1U

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Riot line being held at ppa pic.twitter.com/5gYqDgt8qz

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 25, 2020

Portland police officers and vehicles with their lights on line the intersection of N. Denver Ave. and Lombard St.

A protester walked in front of them and set down a single box of soup. pic.twitter.com/2kBbXsLq0e

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

Portland Police riot officers approached from 3 different directions. At least 2 arrests have been made. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/K9NDRNWO6y

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

The vans leave. The cops remain pic.twitter.com/J45SHAMZBQ

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Just a gang of chuds with badges, taking pictures of graffiti and burn marks with a 30 man detail. pic.twitter.com/0QuVZ6gag6

— Proud Dad ?? (@MacSmiff) September 25, 2020

Anyway, they’ve left: circled around the PPA and vanished. Again, the streets are empty of everything but protesters and music and bubbles

They’re real good at the lightning warfare out here at the PPA. They’ll probably charge again at some point

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Here is the damage from that hammer I talked about earlier

~10 people arrested for this pic.twitter.com/kxQGSyz0Nn

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

After a few minutes of staring across the street at protesters, the dozens of officers marched away (some climbing onto the sides of white vans and driving east).

A driver pulled up and told a protester they saw multiple police vehicles waiting a few blocks south of PPA.

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

And there it is: a second charge without warning. Appears to be an actual targeted arrest, though of course they fuck up anyone who gets in their way pic.twitter.com/6KYJnma40s

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Riot vans drove up from both east and west on Lombard and officers began chasing protesters north up N. Denver Ave. pic.twitter.com/8ENRrsGgmn

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

They make their arrest, get back on their vans, and leave. Again the streets are chill pic.twitter.com/c9nPZnR6hs

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Portland Police asked via the individuals on the roof to come down & “meet with officers”. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/aSHC3GQ3Vg

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

The police emerge immediately

“To the individuals on the roof: safely climb down and meet with the officers below” pic.twitter.com/2ucNcXKXDO

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Police are back and just arrested two people suspected of climbing to the roof of the PPA building #Portland pic.twitter.com/YueAMzdA8u

— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) September 25, 2020

A fake retreat! The moment I go to tweet they charge and make more arrests

In this clip, a cop expresses frustration at how heavy his gear is. Must be hard to have all that protective gear. Lots of people out here would give anything for that kind of armor pic.twitter.com/D602NfqvKM

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Portland Police executed another bullrush just as they were leaving. 4 arrests were made. One arrestee yelled that he is a Marine Corps veteran as he was taken into custody. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/gOFDwSB4Iw

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

The police are still just standing there which is unfortunate because I feel like if they left I would go home and so would a lot of other people@JFlorencePDX points out the cops don’t have gas masks on anymore so I take mine off too

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Somone just walked across the street and ppb arrested them

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 25, 2020

When they were walking away, officers abruptly turned around and began chasing after and arresting protesters. pic.twitter.com/HZDouK0BqO

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

The police FINALLY LEAVE pic.twitter.com/SfhDIT4d1G

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

Crowds thinned a decent amount, mostly nlg and press left

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 25, 2020

Epilogue: there have been some rumors about riot cops waiting back at Arbor Lodge park and I can say with certainty that as of now this is not the case

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 25, 2020

A small group remains outside of Heavenly Donuts listening to music, but the majority of folks have left the area. Signing off for the night with this photo of flowers lining the sidewalk outside of PPA. Night! ✌? pic.twitter.com/IJokgPU1nQ

— Cata Gaitán (@catalinagaitan_) September 25, 2020

Media

Present

• Cata Gaitán – CashApp: $catalinagaitan / Venmo: @catalina-gaitan
• Jasper Florence – Venmo: JFlorencePDX
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile / PayPal: askmisanthrophile@gmail.com
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff

Articles

OPB

• Portland police plan large number of officers for dueling Saturday rallies
• Wildfire evacuation conditions for Oregon prisoners criticized as ‘inhumane’

The Oregonian

• Portland protests: Prosecutors decline attempted murder charge against Molotov cocktail suspect 
• Portland police say they’ll work to keep Proud Boys, counter-protesters apart during rallies Saturday
• Protesters, police face off Thursday in North Portland after person sets brief fire; 14 arrested

Portland Mercury

Activists Counter a Planned Proud Boy Rally with “Black Joy Weekend”

Willamette Week

• Ahead of Saturday’s Proud Boys Rally, 30 Local Unions and Civil Rights Groups Call on Oregon Officials to Denounce Hatred
• How Does Portland Pull Out of Its Spiral of Political Bloodshed?

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

Number of arrests

Fourteen

Charges

• Disorderly Conduct II
• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Arson II
• Trespass II 

Summary

The announcement of the court ruling in Breonna Taylor’s case ignited protests all over the country tonight. Portland’s response was no different.

The nightly demonstration in the city began at 7 pm downtown. Despite the demonstration slated to take place in a different part of the city initially, the location was changed after the announcement that brought no indictments for the murder of Breonna Taylor. In solidarity with Louisville, the people of Portland gathered in front of the Justice Center downtown, just like they had for the first few months of protests. Estimates from journalists on the ground put numbers around 400 people at its height.

The night began with the bulk of protesters standing at the front of the Justice Center listening to speeches by black activists. Eventually a smaller group splintered off and moved to the back of the Justice Center, where they threw things at an unboarded window above the back door of the building, cracking the window. Two small fires were also set against the building at different points in the night but both quickly put themselves out.

After declaring an unlawful assembly just before 10 pm, officers made their first appearance of the night and pushed protesters a couple blocks west while using impact munitions and tear gas. This confrontation did not last long, and officers quickly retreated back towards the Justice Center. Protesters then returned to the back of the Justice Center.

Half an hour after their first appearance, police officers reemerged on the street and began pushing protesters out of the area again. They weren’t there long before a protester rounded a corner officers were about to pass with an incendiary device, referred to by those on the ground as a Molotov cocktail, and threw it towards officers. The device landed right behind the riot line of officers, appearing to catch one officer’s shoes on fire for a few seconds.

The next few hours consisted of law enforcement officers, a mix of both state and federal officers, dispersing protesters out of the area. The protesters were heavily splintered by the heightened police presence, and one group got pushed all the way to the freeway on the edge of the downtown area, about 15 blocks away from where they started. While protesters were being dispersed, some officers also tasked themselves with destroying the tents of houseless folks living in the area and attempting to disperse them as well.

By 1 am the night ended without any further incident.

Scheduled Events

• BLM Art Therapy – 1 pm
• PDX Car Caravan Protest – 5:30 pm
• Justice for Breonna Taylor – 7 pm

Timeline

The nightly demonstration in Portland began at 7 pm in front of the Justice Center downtown.

Protesters in Portland Oregon take to the streets, protesting against the court ruling in the Breonna Taylor case today. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/6OwNoChsKT

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Arrived at the injustice center. It’s very wet and still raining but Portland still showed up. I’m two blocks away and can hear a strong “Say her name! BREONNA TAYLOR!”

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

100-200 people in front of the Justice Center in downtown #Portland. A #BlackLivesMatter flag is flying. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor pic.twitter.com/zrQrclkqn5

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Some of the signs in Portland tonight. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/vcs40Rt1xX

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

A Marching Band has arrived. Music plays to the tune of the chants. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/icPIz2PYU8

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

“This machine kills fascists” #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/nSi10zMBSX

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Protesters Have gathered in front of the justice center, many of them carrying signs & photos of Breonna Taylor. The rain has not stopped this crowd from coming out. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/AOgvHKrs5n

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

Around 200 people are gathered in the rain, in front of the Justice Center in downtown Portland, to protest today’s grand jury ruling which did not charge any police officers with the killing of Breonna Taylor. pic.twitter.com/RXG5MVjUpF

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) September 24, 2020

Demetria is back ? pic.twitter.com/WDiRnx91Cx

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

Not much has changed the past half hour, the crowd approaches around 400 in numbers. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/cy8ZS1JhC6

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Three of the “murder holes” on the Justice Center have been boarded over by a protester. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/YCOBJyJycv

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Candles in the rain pic.twitter.com/Ra3rDaSgwG

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Protesters stood at the front of the Justice Center chanting and listening to speeches from black activists.

Someone got on the mic… “this isn’t a party! Breonna Taylor got murdered! This is about protecting Black Women!”

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

This is VERY emotional and moving.

“1 out of 3 officers were charged! ONE!”

“How would you feel if it was your grandma or your mother or your sister? That’s how I feel! It’s personal!”

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

Another activist steps to the mic. She is 27. She is an EMT. Breonna Taylor was an EMT and she was 26 when she was murdered

“We aren’t crying today, because we don’t have any tears left”

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

“Next week you could be out here for one of us, and I don’t want my name on a sign!”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

Now she’s leading the crowd in a chant of “if we don’t get it (justice), shut it down!”

This is different from the usual “burn it down,” and seems to be indicative of the direction of tonight’s protest

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

The crowd remains in heavy rain. Speeches tonight have been given by black women. Many addressed the recent judgement of the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor as evidence of continued systematic racism & police brutality. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/HJk0afXjnG

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

Another group of protesters made their way to the back of the Justice Center.

Another group meets behind the jc

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

2143: Speeches continue in front of the Justice Center on 3rd Ave. A smaller group of protesters has moved around to the 2nd Ave side of the building. The sound of breaking glass rings out on the 2nd Ave side. #DefendPDX

— PDX Frontline Alerts (@pdxfrontline) September 24, 2020

A crowd of about a 1/4 of the size compared to upfront has gathered behind the Justice Center. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/jCqjaklBIB

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Behind the injustice center. Windows appear to have been hit by some kind of projectile(s). I just saw an officer looking out of this exact window pic.twitter.com/nwPkG6r4bv

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

A silver car reportedly drove through the crowd of protesters at the front of the Justice Center. No one was harmed.

2148: A silver car races through the crowd on 2nd Ave next to the Justice Center, but there don’t seem to be any injuries #DefendPDX

— PDX Frontline Alerts (@pdxfrontline) September 24, 2020

A white woman just came back here and yelled at the protesters saying they should be out front and the Black women spoke up and defended the crowd saying that THEY decided to come here and that that was an atrocious display of privilege

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

At 9:54 pm, Portland Police (PPB) declared the gathering an unlawful assembly.

Unlawful assembly declared pic.twitter.com/u3HG7J4XfM

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

Unlawful Assembly declared (9:54PM)

— Shea (@SheaPDX_) September 24, 2020

Portland Police has just announced that the gathering has been declared an illegal assembly. A shield line is forming in the South East corner of the Justice center. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/P3xrPb2b5z

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

About 10 minutes after the unlawful assembly declaration, law enforcement officers made their first appearance on the street while firing tear gas towards protesters.

Riot vans pic.twitter.com/nqoILhq9vZ

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

No warning pic.twitter.com/Dqvz30W7Bm

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Riot police arrived behind the Justice Center and shot off some type of gas, most likely OC. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/EKUz1zaUkX

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

PPB pushed protesters west to the parks across the street from the Justice Center.

Protestor throws firework at police, police bullrush crowd pic.twitter.com/BCa3iJdAHm

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

Police bull rush and violently shove over protesters. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/PBnAlCoG3Z

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Protesters retreat to the park, police shot munitions into Chapman park pic.twitter.com/NiFBDJaAi3

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

Riot line Portland OR pic.twitter.com/1z07i2VYUY

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 24, 2020

The crowd formed a shield wall in the front of the justice center building. PPB launched smoke & impact munitions. The crowd persevered and officers departed after briefly securing the intersection of 3rd & Salmon. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/IKXx726fy2

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

Gas launched by the police, it get thrown back at them to their surprise. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/jL6LL4nZgq

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Firework thrown at the riot line. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/rihNt7K1lY

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

After a brief standoff between police and protesters, officers eventually left the scene.

The police form up at 3rd and Main. The group listening to the speakers tightens around the speakers. The group from the back forms a small shield wall on Mai

Someone throws a firework

The line fires a couple munitions, then retreats pic.twitter.com/rhFqE7TMzo

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

A small group returns to the back. Someone throws a lit firework. It must be a dud: no explosion this time

A Black activist who was yelling at the police around back tells protesters to stop fucking around like this

Police out of sight and quiet for now

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Looks like the bulk of the protest is coming around back

All this rage: it’s no surprise this spark has changed the mood. These motherfuckers can’t even let us mourn. One damaged camera and they decided they’d rather have a lively night

I think they’re gonna get one

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Speaker is telling the crowd those who left to the back left the group in the front vulnerable and left Black voices, but a reminder that it was Black women who chose to march to the back.

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

A fire was started on some wood paneling on the Justice Center, but it quickly put itself out.

Protestors start a fire on the wood paneling of the police bureau pic.twitter.com/jovpBe5O4O

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

At about 10:20 pm, PPB declared the gathering a riot

Riot declared

I’ve been to wilder house parties but we all know that word lost all meaning long ago

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

It *appears* there are kind of two split groups now. The front and back are two different vibes. There’s a good chance those still up front didn’t even hear the riot declaration

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

Protesters set another fire on the Justice Center.

Protestors started another fire pic.twitter.com/rSMCWDeSq0

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

More fire, breaking glass

Hey, they said they wanted a riot pic.twitter.com/GuCgJxMnCX

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Just after 10:30 pm, officers reemerged on the street.

Riot cops have arrived again, munitions being shot. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/KcuSkCZo59

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Molotov throw at the justice center in Portland pic.twitter.com/CJfUO144f8

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

Protestor throws Molotov at police pic.twitter.com/i3afKRalAT

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

PPB officer arrived on site again to disperse crowds. A petrol bombs was thrown & at least one person was hit. Fire Department personnel extinguished the flames. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/KdMGVNRTHU

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

The police rounded the corner and someone threw a fucking molotov cocktail

Holy shit

A charge, arrests

Cops formed up at 3rd and Main

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Naito to Broadway, Columbia to Harvey Milk closed

Reinforcements just rolled up

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Cops push up Main to Broadway

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Federal Agents came out and secured the intersection of 3rd & Salmon. They laid down a volley of tear gas and impact munitions. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/cqwtJRBcDZ

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

Police fire munitions and advance west. Firework and flare thrown in the police’s direction. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/huroZ8c2fx

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Another bull rush in the street. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/RP3LWO2tmg

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Over on Broadway and Sal.on, a guy on his lunch break emerged right into the police line

The police tackled him and broke his lunch

The protesters surged across the streets

Then the police charged

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Portland Police Officer runs up to and shoves a medic to the pavement. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/rQ7h3Nxowd

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

The cops tried to stop @PhrenologyPhun from filming, then pushed her. Menace press with mace

She’s currently lying on the sidewalk. It looks like her ankle is broken pic.twitter.com/Y0yGepzt8U

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Some protesters managed to make their way back to the Justice Center before being pushed back by police and federal officers.

While that was happening on broadway protesters are back by the justice center

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

Meanwhile, the protest returned I. The direction of the Justice center and is being pushed back up Main

Those dudes in the front sure don’t look like Portland Police to me… pic.twitter.com/ky13Ivu2DO

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

At the Justice Center Federal Agents including DHS have now arrived, they dismantle a homeless camp as they push protesters out of the Park. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/zQ3nFIPtTr

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Feds and PPB sweep Chapman square #PortlndProtests pic.twitter.com/ls4auhkqeD

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 24, 2020

Federal agents(DHS, FPS) begin clearing park pic.twitter.com/hT1eDIQwEp

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

Teargas being shot by the Federal Agents. Feds advance west. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/7mu2eqGAO6

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

A separated group of protesters continued being pushed west to the edge of the downtown area.

They’re threateninf to use the LRAD crowd control weapon

Driven to Salmon and 14th. Chaos

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Federal agents, some armed with M4 rifles pushed protesters West all the way to the bridge over the 405 freeway, over 15 blocks away. The crowd had mostly been splintered. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/1dgO2UOnmH

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

The group im with has been pushed onto a overpass pic.twitter.com/iH4WkNCGLA

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

Federal agents throw a canister, the wind blows it vack pic.twitter.com/Rs7Gl4htWO

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

The group that had gotten back to the Justice Center were also pushed west.

Protesters were pushed to SW Broadway. On the way, officers stabbed this vehicle’s tires. Unsure if it was involved with the protest. Looks like maintenece or construction. pic.twitter.com/fzJqex9IcX

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) September 24, 2020

Federal Agents marching further west on Main Street, farther from Federal property. #PortlandProtests #BreonnaTaylorMatters #BreonnaTaylor #BLM #PDX #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #BlackLivesMatter #portland pic.twitter.com/ngr5pCFMH7

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Officers retreated back towards the Justice Center and federal courthouse, prompting protesters to also make their way back.

They turn around and jog away pic.twitter.com/AhTzx50YL3

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Protesters are heading back in after a combined fed and PPB push to 405 pic.twitter.com/qMtza0X1fj

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

There has been one threat from the PPB tonight of the LRAD crowd control capabilities being used. I have not heard it yet.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

There appeared to be a large group of officers in front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility despite the lack of protesters in the immediate area.

There’s over 40 feds and PPB outside ICE facility downtown…to a crowd of no one pic.twitter.com/ziBjNudDDn

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 24, 2020

Protesters continued trying to get back to the Justice Center.

And then they head back. Sound on for:

“You have to leave the area!”
“Shut the fuck up!”

WAP playing in the background pic.twitter.com/tZ3D3nNB7x

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Cops driving around seemingly at random on riot vans. Then they jump off and make a charge. Arrests. Seemingly random

Sorry for the crap video, it’s a very challenging filming environment tonight pic.twitter.com/Jdd7ctLEDs

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Portland police officer using unmarked van pic.twitter.com/AfLwFddlji

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

The protest is split real good. This tiny group is on 6th and Salmon

The LRAD echoes eerily over protest music. Flashing light. I’m soaked in sweat and the tear gas has mixed with it; the seal of my mask is starting to burn

What is this world. What is this place

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

PPB mace a protester then arrested them and their friend pic.twitter.com/Svcyurlm0c

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

PPB retreats, comes back and pushes a protester down to the ground and try to make an arrest pic.twitter.com/XWNO4H30Jr

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

“don’t resist and they treat you fine”

(@_WhatRiot
?)pic.twitter.com/D3d6QHn4C6

— Griffin – Live from Portland (@GriffinMalone6) September 24, 2020

Looks like we’re not the only ones confused. Dunno if you can hear it, but the cops try to figure out where their fellow officers are, then drive off without them pic.twitter.com/rQlgsGvVRc

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Gone again. We’re scattered even worse now

I’m seeing people wandering vaguely towards the Justice center, but not very many

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Protesters once again managed to return to the Justice Center.

More and more trickling into Chapman across from the Justice Center. Maybe 100 people, more coming in all the time

Looks like the night isn’t over after all

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Back at the ijc. Dj lrad made an announcement that the area is still closed, protesters are vibing to some music

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 24, 2020

There are over a hundred people scattered between the two parks playing music and talking

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 24, 2020

An extremely anemic line of cops behind the JC pic.twitter.com/5FKbHVssBo

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Officers from The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) were seen in the area of the protests.

Atf with a live firearm pic.twitter.com/HrFKSCqcpc

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

Still no context to why atf is/was here

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

People are starting to leave. The night is definitely winding down

Behind the JC, riot vans unload arrestees. Looks like there may have been a lot, based on how long they’ve been back here pic.twitter.com/BC066hmSms

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Maybe 30 protesters heckling the cops back here

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 24, 2020

Officers shove a person sitting on a bike and throw me into another cop to let a cop out of the garage, pic.twitter.com/Mf8TF4nEax

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Jasper Florence – Venmo: JFlorencePDX
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile / PayPal: askmisanthrophile@gmail.com
• Peter @gravemorgan
• Sergio Olmos
• Shea @SheaPDX_
• Suzette Smith
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

The Atlantic

• The Election That Could Break America

Bellingcat

• Patriot Coalition: Leaked Messages Show Far-Right Group’s Plans for Portland Violence

The Guardian

• Revealed: pro-Trump activists plotted violence ahead of Portland rallies

KGW

• Grand jury indicts Brett Hankison in Breonna Taylor case, but no charges in her death
• LIVE UPDATES | Officer shot in Louisville, LMPD says
• Permit for Portland Proud Boys rally denied due to COVID-19 concerns, city says
• Police declare riot in downtown Portland as hundreds demand justice for Breonna Taylor

Newsweek

• ‘Where Are the Terrorists?’ Apple’s Siri Offers Directions to Police Stations, Say iPhone Users

The New York Times

• Which Police Departments Are as Diverse as Their Communities?

NPR

• Cost Of Racism: U.S. Economy Lost $16 Trillion Because Of Discrimination, Bank Says

OPB

• Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
• Police, protesters clash in downtown Portland during Breonna Taylor demonstration
• Trump declines to promise peaceful transfer of power after election
• Trump, social media, right-wing news stir up antifa scares
• 2 Louisville police officers shot amid protests over Breonna Taylor case

The Oregonian

• August’s 62 Portland police, firefighter retirements mark record month — more than most years (Subscriber Exclusive)
• James Corden and Ian Karmel mock Portland’s ‘anarchy’ jurisdiction label on ‘The Late Late Show’
• Portland, federal police break up downtown protest of Breonna Taylor grand jury decision; ‘riot’ declared
• Portland Parks denies Proud Boys permit for Delta Park rally, citing coronavirus safeguards
• When school districts canceled meal delivery over wildfire smoke, Black moms stepped in to make supply runs
• 1 officer indicted in Breonna Taylor case; not for her death
• 2 hurt in fight, shooting after attending Portland protest, police say

Politico

How Portland Became a Nightmare for Democrats

Portland Mercury

• Good Afternoon, News: Proud Boys Denied Park Permit, Good Wildfire News, and No Justice for Breonna Taylor
• Good Morning, News: Breonna Taylor Verdict Ignites Protests, Beaten Photojournalist Sues Cops, and Trump Refuses a Peaceful Election Transition
• Good Morning, News: Oregon’s COVID Uptick, Wheeler’s Pre-Election Threat, and the Plan to Stop Future Trumps
• Photojournalist Sues City and Police Officers For Injuries at Portland Protest

Vice News

• Trump Just Signed an Executive Order Claiming That Anti-Racism Is the Real Racism

Willamette Week

• Ahead of Saturday’s Proud Boys Rally, the Oregon Legislature’s People of Color Caucus Calls for Portlanders to Stay Home
• Mayor Ted Wheeler Received a Gift From an Unlikely Donor 
• Oregon State Police and Multnomah County Sheriff Won’t Help Portland Police With Crowd Control at Saturday’s Proud Boy Rally
• Portland Parks Denies Permit for Planned Proud Boys Rally in North Portland
• Portland Rioter Hurls Molotov Cocktail Into Police Ranks, as a City and Nation Seethes Over Breonna Taylor
• Teressa Raiford Isn’t on the November Ballot. Many Portland Activists Want Her to Be Mayor Anyway.
• We Asked Candidates for Portland Mayor if They Would Defund the Police and By How Much
• Portland Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Fiery Protest

Police

Agencies Present

• Portland Police Bureau
• Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Services
• U.S. Marshals
• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Munitions

• tear gas
• smoke grenades
• pepper balls
• mace

At the very least CS and OC were used tonight. pic.twitter.com/z3wLOUAXxW

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 24, 2020

Munitions recovered at #PortlandProtests 9/23 including 5 blank canisters – @JuniperLSimonis any ideas what they might be? pic.twitter.com/FLtWZ79OFH

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 24, 2020

Everyones gone basically, im just kinda looking for munitions abd have found a few oddities pic.twitter.com/ovvt5Hyxdr

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

Intact pepper ball™ pic.twitter.com/XQEmEMtqKd

— Jasper Florence (They/Them) (@JFlorencePDX) September 24, 2020

Arrests

13

Charges

Harassment, Attempt Murder, Attempt Assault I, Arson I, Possession of a Destructive Device, Resist Arrest, Riot, Interfering with a Police Officer, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, and Disorderly Conduct II, Criminal Mischief I 

Summary

On Tuesday, the weekly Kid-Centered March for Black Lives gathered over a hundred participants for speeches and a neighborhood march in SE Portland. In the evening, direct action protesters marched from Laurelhurst Park to the Penumbra Kelly building on E Burnside Ave, where the Portland police and Multnomah County Sheriffs Officers are located. After speeches and dancing, many protesters left around midnight without interacting with the police. At about 12:30 AM, three activists were arrested on trespassing charges, two of whom had confronted someone who pulled a gun on them earlier in the evening. No details were available about the shots fired that are reported by PPB as being related to protest attendees.

Scheduled Events

• Kid-Centered March for Black Lives! – 5 PM at Sunnyside School Park
• Laurelhurst Park direct action march – 8 PM

Timeline

Great turnout for the weekly Kid-Centered March for Black Lives in SE Portland:

Jenna here at Sunnyside Elementary on day of 119 of #PortlandProtests at the Kids Centered March for Black Lives. 100+ people here. We just listened to a story about animals helping one another. Speaker says “No matter how small you are, you are powerful.” pic.twitter.com/kiH7bWTrP4

— KBOO News (@kboonews) September 23, 2020

Protest signs pic.twitter.com/x0ooWtL1dM

— KBOO News (@kboonews) September 23, 2020

Back at a Sunnyside and closing up with the words of Assata Shakur. Kids and adults chant along. pic.twitter.com/NTL6plD3we

— KBOO News (@kboonews) September 23, 2020

Tonight at Laurelhurst Park, things are off to a slow start:

Very sparse protester attendance tonight. Approximately 75 demonstrators, no sign of leaving.

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@PhrenologyPhun) September 23, 2020

A speaker is sharing sections of a recent NYT story about Portland protests with their own commentary:

Portland protest day 109 pic.twitter.com/Y7ePPHWdgV

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

Bella Ciao is heard as the crowd takes to the streets.

— Cascadianphotog Media (@Cascadianphotog) September 23, 2020

Protestors have just arrived, one protester just threw a firework in front of the police vehicles pic.twitter.com/YJCQ1nmOmE

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

Outside the sheriffs office in SE Portland, police issue a use of force warning, impact weapons and OC munitions. pic.twitter.com/Rxpu8ce0nG

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

In front of the police lights, the activist is going to read the entire nyt article out loud to the crowd pic.twitter.com/DPK3cA3CWr

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

Cops came up and checked tbe crowd out but left in 45 sec. pic.twitter.com/z5ozhMNmuK

— Cozca Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) September 23, 2020

Riot van with riot cops just pulled into MCSO. Officers still behind their vehicles but more visible and more of an intentional presence than last night

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 23, 2020

Police rapid response team drove into the station, protestors played the Star Wars death march pic.twitter.com/9Ugs2IaR3t

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

WAP ? pic.twitter.com/tV9Ez5Nbny

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

There is now a dance party in front of MSCO and the protesters are dancing to “Party in the USA” by @MileyCyrus

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 23, 2020

I guess they are strolling around. pic.twitter.com/E7AmQBcuSG

— Cozca Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) September 23, 2020

Many people left the protest around midnight after no direct interactions with police, with a smaller group remaining outside the building.

Since @PhrenologyPhun @R3volutionDaddy and @MrOlmos have left, I shall report that three people were tackled and arrested for what appears to be trespassing onto the MCSO property. An announcement was made to not enter the property maybe 2.5 hours ago.

— I am Rev Nat (@revnatscider) September 23, 2020

Two of the people arrested are activists who reported a gun being drawn on them earlier in the evening. Police say there was a shooting that injured two people around 10:30 PM.

Over here with my alleged partner in crime.@bearcubluv
Support AfroIndigenous Lakota activist
Venmo: Simona-Arteaga
*she has done badges security and frontline work. #pdxprotests #Indigenous we both have been artested 5 times in 2 months. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/kxFpofhdpv

— Cozca Itzpapalotl (@KohzKah) September 23, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Cozca @KohzKah – CashApp $cozca
• Sergio Olmos

Articles

AL.com

Alabama native carries state motto to Portland protests

CNN

Around 20 DHS intelligence reports recalled in the wake of Portland controversy

The Oregonian

• Chad Wolf faces contentious confirmation hearing Wednesday
• Disputed conviction of 17-year-old Portland girl galvanized Black community, liberal activists in 1971, but Cheryl James never recovered

The Washington Post

Luxury cars, MAGA flags and Facebook invites: How an unknown Idaho family organized the Portland rally that turned deadly

Willamette Week

Police Brutality and Its Links to the Housing Crisis Are Themes in the Portland-Set Short, “Forgive Us Our Debts”

Police

Agencies present

• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

Number of arrests

Three

Charges

• Interfering with a Peace Officer
• Escape III 
• Resisting Arrest
• Trespass II
• Disorderly Conduct II

Summary

The main protest for the night began at Laurelhurst Park with a march slated to go to the nearby Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Penumbra Kelly Building. About 100 community members began at Laurelhurst Park and, at around 9:15 pm, arrived at MCSO. The night consisted of activists giving speeches, performances, and dancing. The only interaction that the group of protesters had with law enforcement was at least one announcement from the sheriffs’ loudspeaker. Law enforcement officers did not confront protesters at the MCSO building.

At the same time as the bulk of protesters demonstrated outside MCSO, a much smaller group remained present at The Red House, the site of last night’s protest. The inhabitants of the Red House, a black indigenous family that is facing eviction, has been drawing on community support to keep their home. As the demonstration ended at MCSO, many members of the group made their way to the Red House around midnight to continue the night of protests. There, a journalist reported being watched by a Portland Police officer in a cruiser, but no altercation occurred.

Protests at both sites remained calm throughout the night; by around midnight most folks had left MCSO, either to head home or to the Red House. The demonstration at the Red House lasted throughout the night, with community members remaining on the lot of the house camped out on the lawn.

Scheduled Events

• Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market – 11 am
• Direct Action March – 7 pm

Timeline

Penumbra Kelly Building

Protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park for the nightly demonstration.

Crowds are gathered in Laurelhurst Park. Glow in the dark stickers & buttons are being given out to protesters before the March. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2PBCmLxbnN

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Hi there, coming at you from the Anarchist Jurisdiction of Portland: specifically, Laurelhurst Park, where perhaps 100 protesters have gathered in preparation for tonight’s activities

Let’s see what happens

#PortlandProtests #BlackLivesMatter #PortlandRiots #pdxprotest

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

“Move at 8” has been a lie each and every time, and also tonight. My money’s on 9:00, as in the days of yore

More people trickling in. It’s a small group tonight

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

I pull up to the park.

A loud “BLACK LIVES MATTER!” chant is heard in the distance. I followed the sound. pic.twitter.com/323WUTen19

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

Just after 9 pm, protesters departed from the park and began marching.

And we’re walking.

Lots of medics. Press bloc is here. A couple of mutual aid tents are packing up.

This crowd has energy tonight.

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

Some local residents in SE Portland have come out to witness demonstration. Some have come out in support. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/9mQVfjJnVo

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Portland protest pic.twitter.com/sUKqKdEzoh

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 22, 2020

At about 9:15 pm, protesters arrived at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Penumbra Kelly Building.

The march has marched, the chants have echoed:

“Stolen people, stolen land!”
“What’s outrageous? Kids in cages!”
“Out of your houses, into the streets!”

It arrives at the MSCO (Multnomah County Sherrif’s Office)

2 cop cars greet us, lights blazing pic.twitter.com/jcqHPjqw0T

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

About 100 protestors are outside the sheriffs office in southeast Portland pic.twitter.com/krAIcEGBQr

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 22, 2020

“I don’t wanna say another mother fuckin name!” pic.twitter.com/887foxR0WH

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 22, 2020

There are two young Black folx with megaphones and they are working together instead of arguing.

Always nice to see.

A water bottle just landed in the parking lot, 15 yards from the nearest police car.

Maybe only let quarterbacks throw?

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

A group of bloc’d up protesters run out from the MSCO property, liberated traffic cones in hand

Immediately, DJ LRAD rings out. While he respects our right to protest we’d better not come on their property or else “OC Munitions”

Tear gas is banned for PPB. OC is not

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

The Portland Police has just given the first warning of the night, telling crowds to stay off the Penumbra Kelly building property. Protesters respond with loud music. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/r4lb8zMVho

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Since the resumption of protest the mayor banned the use of tear gas. This police warning uses new phrasing “subject to impact weapons and OC munitions” (oleoresin capsicum ? ) these are the pepper balls that burn pic.twitter.com/5iuz4rLhJu

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 22, 2020

A staple at the Portland protests, an older man named Richard, stood in the parking lot of the Penumbra Kelly Building prompting the sheriffs to make the first announcement of the night on their loudspeaker.

Land Acknowledgement. The people cheer.

Richard don’t give a fuck. Stands in the parking lot.

DJ LRAD responds, “To the man standing in the parking lot… We know your name.”

The crowd booed.

Chants start again.

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

“Sir,” DJRAD blares at Richard, who is standing 10 feet inside the property with both middle fingers up, “We know your name. Please move off the property”

He does, at his leisure

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

Oh shit somebody rapping… pic.twitter.com/mwbT79uoE7

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

3rd protest dance party in as many days. The calm night continues. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/NJ1dn8RdA0

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Gary Floyd on the mic. Talks about protesting all over the country for BLM. pic.twitter.com/rCscKrcQtz

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 22, 2020

An individual came to the demonstration and began confronting protesters. Multiple reports indicated that he was intoxicated.

And a chud has decided to grace us with his cute dog. He’s threatening to “attack liberals” so that’s fun

He also threatened to punch @econbrkfst

Now he’s pretending he didn’t pic.twitter.com/mcCAubevV3

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

A big confrontation. The gentleman is an asshole. I’m not gonna run down the whole thing, but my God this fellow is an asshole. He was mean to Richard

He’s also super fucked up

And his super cute dog is off leash

So it’s not great

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

For some reason activists are trying to have a conversation but he’s unable to form coherent sentences so it’s very confusing to me. They have more patience than I do

I’m getting dumber listening to this

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

The protest has thinned considerably and I’m going to take this opportunity to leave a protest before midnight for once

Solidarity with everyone still out here!

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 22, 2020

Some protesters went from the Penumbra Kelly Building to The Red House, the location of last night’s protest.

Many protesters from the Penumbra Kelly protest have come here to 4406 NE Mississippi Ave to support the occupation movement here. They are protecting a black indigenous family from eviction. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/qe7Ev99gkH

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

The Red House

At the Red House, a small group of community members spent the night camped out on the lawn, just as they had yesterday. Local activist Emily Gansberg was present before reporters arrived later in the night.

There are no journalists at the Red House so this is me live tweeting about it

— social justice barbie ✨ (@emilygansberg) September 22, 2020

There are maybe ten or so people here. It’s a handful of good vibes, a grip of solidarity, and one full assload of anarchist jurisdiction

— social justice barbie ✨ (@emilygansberg) September 22, 2020

There are more people here now! This is great!

— social justice barbie ✨ (@emilygansberg) September 22, 2020

Apparently idk how to thread lol. ANYWAYS. it’s been a chill vibe. Everyone is spread out in the yard… might be watching a movie on a projected soon. Things were quiet but a cop is nearby so now I hear a bunch of squeaky pigs and folks here chanted “Black Lives Matter!” https://t.co/xbwnHHRKCq

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 22, 2020

The cop is still chilling in the car just watching everyone, it’s been about 5 minutes… no one has done anything, like I said it’s been quiet.

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 22, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• 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
• Sergio Olmos

Articles

KGW

Portland is ‘permitting violence and destruction of property’, DOJ says

Protesters gather outside Kelly Building in Portland

High Country News

Will Portland’s summer of unrest reshape city politics?

The Nation

Federal Agencies Tapped Protesters’ Phones in Portland

The New York Times

Some Protests Against Police Brutality Take a More Confrontational Approach

OPB

Justice Department labels Portland ‘anarchist jurisdiction,’ threatens cuts to federal funding

President Trump to announce Supreme Court pick to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Saturday

Trump’s Supreme Court front-runner hailed by right, feared by left

The Oregonian

Feds say protester in Portland threw a rock but he says it was a bouncy ball. He now faces assault charge.

Former Wisconsin police chief to review Jacob Blake shooting

Top contenders for Trump’s Supreme Court nomination

Trump administration lists Portland, Seattle, NYC as ‘permitting anarchy and violence’

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: Mourning RBG, Trump’s Icky Supreme Pick, and Portland: America’s #1 “Anarchistic Jurisdiction”!

The Washington Post

Justice Dept. targets Portland, New York and Seattle over protests

Luxury cars, MAGA flags and Facebook invites: How an unknown Idaho family organized the Portland rally that turned deadly

Police

Agencies Present

• Multnomah County Sheriffs

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

Summary

For the night of September 20th, the nightly demonstration’s location was the Red House on Mississippi Avenue in Portland. The black indigenous family that has lived there since 1955 is facing eviction, and is using community support and action to hopefully keep their home.

The night started at Unthank Park nearby, where protesters gathered to listen to musical performances and dance. By 8 pm a noise complaint had been issued in the neighborhood, so protesters moved to their intended destination – The Red House. Once there, they listened to speeches by community leaders, musicians continued performing, and a dance party broke out on the lawn of the Red House as well as the street in front of it. The family invited community members to camp out on their lawn, a sit in that was also planned on the flyer for the protest, which some protesters took them up on. Overall it was a quiet night in terms of law enforcement intervention. The music and dancing, however, sustained into the early hours of the following morning.

Scheduled Events

• BIPOC Makers Pop Up Market – 11 am
• Self Care Sundays – 1 pm
• Building Bridges at Cafe Zamora – 1 pm
• Resist-Dance at Laurelhurst Park – 6 pm
• Direct Action March & Sit-In – 7 pm

Timeline

Some background on the reason for the location of tonight’s protest, a home known as “the Red House” on Mississippi Avenue:

For anyone heading down to the action tonight here’s a little background on the McKinney family’s struggle. Also check out the thread from @garbagefilth! https://t.co/aKQF3ah9Ad

— Brian Conley (@BaghdadBrian) September 21, 2020

Protesters met at Unthank Park for a musical performance and dance party, then moved to the Red House.

@Jahdi_ just did a truly incredible set. I’ll try to post some more of it on the Insta. And then, it being Laurelhurst, a very nice park ranger told the party that neighbors had called the cops with a noise complaint. At 8 pm.

So now the dance party is headed to N Mississippi. pic.twitter.com/aYqyv9jfHp

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

2123: After gathering in Unthank Park in N Portland, protesters are beginning their planned march #DefendPDX

— PDX Frontline Alerts (@pdxfrontline) September 21, 2020

Just after 8:30 pm, protesters arrived at the Red House.

Protesters have arrived at the home pic.twitter.com/7oFvzKvkGU

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 21, 2020

And there’s another party up at the Red House on N Missisippi. This house is a fixture of the neighborhood, and this party is in support of the family here who is facing foreclosure. pic.twitter.com/AwqGFwNRn6

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

A neighbor was seen throwing glass bottles towards the crowd from their balcony.

while a very chill and very supportive crowd is assembled for this eviction-resistance-cum-block-party, someone up on this balcony has now thrown about a half-dozen glass bottles down toward the crowd. The bottles have hit the street, and the neighboring property’s front lawn. pic.twitter.com/LZD60MUCbg

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

“Space Walk”- the current jam, offered by the BIPOC family fighting foreclosure “to all our relations” pic.twitter.com/IDcDevR0xf

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

Update on the balcony: folks from the block party were given access to the building and have hung a banner reading “eviction is violence” from the railing. Presumably building management wasn’t thrilled that one of their residents was throwing glass bottles at neighbors. pic.twitter.com/ylCuL1VThU

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

The family has invited people to camp out on their lot tonight in support. Folks are settling in for the evening. pic.twitter.com/e3ipJNISSL

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

And several more glass bottles from the balcony, most of which appeared to hit the roof of the neighboring house. It appears to be a shared balcony, and lots of people on the ground are now keeping an eye on it. pic.twitter.com/f0MRf5L3D8

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

And some supportive folks up on the balcony just came to the railing and waved, and informed the crowd of the apartment they believed was the source of the glass bottle throwing.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

Some of the glass being cleaned up pic.twitter.com/fDrA2UxwXe

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 21, 2020

Even after dealing with harassment spirits are still high. pic.twitter.com/yD20KLVdR4

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 21, 2020

An enterprising individual has decided to use their vape pen as a smoke machine. pic.twitter.com/M3MOJ4O0TF

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

So this is, objectively speaking,
Chill As Hell. I’m gonna head out, but gosh it’s nice to see this crowd get to dance around in smoke intended to make their dancing look cooler, and not smoke intended to hurt their lungs and eyes. pic.twitter.com/DtxXmQYsNt

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

It’s dance party time at the overnight sit in. This is how portland is disrupting the eviction process tonight pic.twitter.com/M88Ugs0w5u

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) September 21, 2020

Protesters are assembled in front of 4406 N Mississippi Ave to help prevent an eviction of a black indigenous family. It is a relatively small crowd gathered here listening to speeches & enjoying each other’s company. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/yXgvmj0d7v

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 21, 2020

Protesters continued dancing and occupying space on the lot of the Red House throughout the night.

A dance party now ensues. The atmosphere has been calm tonight. Most other protesters are sitting in small groups having a conversation. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/P32Np97Rny

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 21, 2020

To support the family that lives in the Red House:

The cash app, venmo, and go fund me for the Red House. they now anticipate a 2-year appeal process to try to remain in their family home. N Missisippi was formerly redlined, and was at the heart of the Black community in North Portland, and has now been heavily gentrified. pic.twitter.com/YeNqEptHpS

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 21, 2020

Media

Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Bryan Conley @BaghdadBrian – CashApp: $Baghdadbrian / Venmo: baghdadbrian
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Forbes

Trump Threatens To Issue Executive Order Preventing Biden From Being Elected President

KOIN

BLM Art Therapy event to promote positive vibes in community

The Oregonian

Nebraska bar owner found dead in Oregon days after his indictment in killing of protester

Portland Mercury

Good Morning, News: Supreme Court Crisis, Portland Protests Resume, and Looking Back at RBG

Willamette Week

Nebraska Bar Owner Indicted for Fatal Shooting of Protester Has Been Found Dead in Hillsboro

What Most Alarms Portland City Officials About Facial Recognition Software Are the Faces It Can’t Recognize

Police

Agencies Present

None

Munitions

None

Arrests

None

Charges

None

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

Let's find out together#PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots #BlackLivesMatter #PoliceBrutality #AbolishThePolice #AbolishICE

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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!"

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"

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

"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

By who? The crowd asks. Confusion about what this is in reference to

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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!"

He commemorates the loss of someone close to the movement

A different speaker acknowledges that we stand on stolen land

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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!"

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

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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 crowd marches toward the JC chanting Black Lives Matter. pic.twitter.com/BPJNTJBSGy

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

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.

A snack wagon has arrived.

Richard, opens an umbrella for no clear reason. pic.twitter.com/6G0UGPiwe6

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

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.

Says he got arrested and held in the JC. Says he's being deported because of it. pic.twitter.com/NDOB7q130Z

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

Ray from the Front Line Drum Line gets up and addresses the crowd

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

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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.

No cops yet tonight. pic.twitter.com/qLtrttZh7j

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

Meanwhile, at the IRS building next to the Justice Center, feds are patrolling in a manner that reminds me of stealth video games

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

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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

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!!"

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

….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.

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.

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

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

This is Border Patrol. They ARE next to a federal courthouse…but protesters are not pic.twitter.com/NG3kLC1fCF

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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.

Gary back on the megaphone. pic.twitter.com/9P3gI9P4uu

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

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

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!"

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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

Yep, sure feels like the old days

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 20, 2020

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.

Another dance party breaks out. pic.twitter.com/bVWs3BJhIk

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 20, 2020

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

Officials baselessly linked ‘antifa’ to arson before wildfires, documents show

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

N/A

Number of arrests

None

Charges

N/A

Summary

On Friday night, protesters marched to the ICE building in the South Waterfront neighborhood, in response to news about medical and reproductive abuse of ICE detainees in Georgia. At about 9:30 PM, federal agents guarding the building rushed the protesters and made arrests. They used smoke and impact munitions to push the group to the north. Portland police then announced an unlawful assembly over their LRAD speaker. Federal agents retreated a short distance, then began firing pepper balls and flash bang grenades, as well as tear gas. Portland police then made several arrests. Protesters regrouped at the ICE building, where they sang and danced in the street, interrupted by federal agents who again rushed the group, using more munitions. The protest wound down after 1 AM.

Scheduled Events

• Elizabeth Caruthers Park Direct Action March – 8 PM

Timeline

Protesters are gathering in the South Waterfront for a march to the ICE building.

I’m out this evening reporting from SW. (I’ve lost track of days but I know we are past day 110 now.) A few dozen have gathered so far at the park and plan to march around 8pm. pic.twitter.com/v7UACBctnR

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 19, 2020

Stickers! pic.twitter.com/sJvbHyKBhe

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 19, 2020

Hi there, coming at you from Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where about 200 people stand in the rain-soaked grass and prepare for the first action in nearly a week

Let’s see what happens#PortlandProtests #BlackLivesMatter #PoliceBrutality #PortlandRiots

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Elizabeth Caruthers Park is very close to the ICE building

In the past couple days, we have learned that ICE is conducting systemic mass hysterectomies on its prisoners

At a certain point, words are no longer enough

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Tonight we’re marching to ICE in the south waterfront pic.twitter.com/ujr1OnPK8a

— Jovanni (@jovannithe1st) September 19, 2020

This march is to ICE current chant: “no cops, no prisons, total abolition!”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

The group has arrived at the ICE facility. There are federal officers already on the rooftop. pic.twitter.com/mWX7V2L8qH

— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 19, 2020

We have arrived. Immediate warning that attempts to damage the building will be met with force

I don my gas mask

Part of the crowd pushes to the gates immediately pic.twitter.com/xpYd5C0rI4

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

A view of the officers from the other side, one tries to make it harder to film by flashing a light. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/PH3dAL4LXu

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

“No borders, no nations! Abolish deportations!”

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

I wonder if the Feds know that every time they make an announcement it is completely drowned out by chants and music

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Outside Carathers Park, restaurant patrons enjoy outdoor dinners.

A few blocks away, about a hundred people congregate outside a dimly lit ICE facility.

Gas masks are going on. pic.twitter.com/mdXgaeryN2

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 19, 2020

The crowd advances closer to the ICE building. One protester rattles the gates. Someone else bangs on the walls

Chant: “what’s outrageous? Kids in cages!”

Feds warn people to stop. I assume: it’s hard to hear over the chanting pic.twitter.com/6RF6yG5H4K

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

DHS has 2 men on the roof, plus about a dozen men visible in the parking lot.

Protesters are throwing plastic balls at the steel gate.

DHS gave a 2 minute warning about 5 minutes ago. pic.twitter.com/7gU8Jw5swX

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 19, 2020

DHS officers storm out and arrest two people, many more come to assist and point guns at the crowd. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/Vq2okBjoME

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

Smoke (I think?) deployed pic.twitter.com/f7eSHIW36O

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 19, 2020

DHS march further into Portland Streets. Gas or smoke in the air. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/6xBXKE5phW

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

pic.twitter.com/kXN0YGMCCq

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Feds withdraw south to ICE as the PPB announces that this is an unlawful assembly and we should disperse to the north ( where the LRAD is) pic.twitter.com/HAU3Izni6v

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

The second push, line is now at half a block North of the ICE facility pic.twitter.com/zcFkZuN5BR

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Crowd pushed to Lowell and Moody. A smoke bomb deployed by feds. A few half-empty water bottles thrown pic.twitter.com/W9RZc30uWC

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Meanwhile, many of the feds have taken a step back, leaving these charming boys pic.twitter.com/WOkPsVO8O6

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Fun quiz: find the difference between these guys and deployed American soldiers:

-American soldiers wear name tags
-They don’t wear gas masks to protect against their own munitions, since chemical weapons are banned in warfare
-No one wears the fucking codpiece it’s embarrassing pic.twitter.com/qC4Io0hHAe

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

So these guys do not have any insignia that I can ID and their markings that say “police” are reflective but otherwise invisible as shown by my no flash/ flash pictures pic.twitter.com/QhL2WYeVHy

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

The feds push back farther, then regroup. Standoff continues pic.twitter.com/L1RS5ctclF

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Without warning or provocation the feds let loose a barrage of just fucking everything

I’ve got footage but let’s start where we’re at now: feds firing massive pepper balls into an empty fucking street: pic.twitter.com/FbZup9PPyQ

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

The beginning of the push. Nothing happened to provoke this. They just started shooting pic.twitter.com/Dw9EmnCKIn

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

A small group with umbrellas holds the line for the back pic.twitter.com/MfWZTh3mZj

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

pic.twitter.com/rNSHThnzqG

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Happening now: they open fire for no reason. Gas the fuck out of everyone

Portland Police say some shit on the LRAD but we can’t hear over the flash bang and shots pic.twitter.com/2VKjMA8suZ

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

More gas as the feds move up another block pic.twitter.com/qysUMYP8n3

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Line still holding with at least a hundred people behind them as the gas clears pic.twitter.com/dvbBkV6aAx

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Lots of teargas filling the streets of Portland. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/2qSKZ6AhUK

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

A bunch of smoke set off at the protesters pic.twitter.com/p5MBTWD5Rt

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Massive smoke, mass arrests. Footage to follow. Driven back to Moody and Abernathy

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Seems like PPB makes the arrests (at least 4) while feds hold the line and lay down gas for them pic.twitter.com/zGPzmNdzGs

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Really don’t understand how the situation need you to bring a paintball gun and a silenced rifle. Seem like pic.twitter.com/oqi6xJtNuV

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Stun grenades thrown towards at the crowd of protesters, many blocks away from ICE. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/rmq8F8lAH9

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

The feds march protester after protester through the gas and take them to a line of waiting vans pic.twitter.com/FRfL3ZeN2a

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

The Portland Police arrived shortly thereafter with still more vans pic.twitter.com/QPo65dhIsY

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Current status: not a lot of protesters left. Many are regrouping a short distance away but the attrition/arrest level is high. Cops and feds jointly holding the Moody/Abernathy intersection

Can’t wait to hear how they spin this brutality tomorrow

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Feds have completely retreated. PPB’s turn. pic.twitter.com/ZSoKLNBNjM

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 19, 2020

The cops load up on riot vans and leave, going the wrong way down Moody. Must be nice to just break the law like that

A tiny police line remains pic.twitter.com/L6z3kljwdx

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

The protest has regrouped. More people here than I thought. Scattered by the gas and now reunited

They chant “Black Lives Matter!!” and prepare to move

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

After the mass arrest, protesters reassembled and marched upon the ICE building again. Crowds have just arrived. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/ds5n2gl0fR

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 19, 2020

Protesters resume yelling insults at ICE. 2nd photo is roof feds. pic.twitter.com/0kHvu25QmP

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Literally going to take a video of someone dancing when the Feds rush out of their video to put a stop to this tomfoolery. What is this, Footloose?

Then they go back inside

Protecting and serving pic.twitter.com/IvT6DsccbO

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Feds go back in their building and protesters go back to singing and dancing in the street

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Back out again. DHS must REALLY hates music.

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

Feds and cops have mostly vanished. A couple visible behind the gate Everyone just hanging out

I was literally typing “seems like the evening is winding down” when the cops burst out the doors and charged into the intersection pic.twitter.com/jdZmAtqcZS

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

CW for assault during an arrest:

This is why you don’t move when the cops tell you to move if you’re big enough to look them in the eye

Because you’ll get yet more proof of cops punching restrained people pic.twitter.com/bsacmRI4kE

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

The feds just fucking LIT UP this car for….driving down the street pic.twitter.com/uoz6T2kuQ3

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Tear gas canisters shot under multiple vehicles. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/hiCeL0RTfH

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

While a line of feds is still holding up the street Portland police arrest another protester by the park

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

DHS just shooting everything at everything. Forcing people into corners and making arrests.

A standoff on the corner here on Moody. As I tweet, DHS is defending a public street from live streamers.

Your tax dollars at work. pic.twitter.com/2yJCgPCSgy

— The Editor ?? (@MacSmiff) September 19, 2020

Officers labeled DHS are heading back to the ICE building. Officers with ICE and California patches are staying in the street. #ICE #AbolishICE #BlackLivesMatter #BLM #ACAB #portland #oregon #Protests #PortlandProtests #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/hia6DQPoXk

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) September 19, 2020

Feds withdrawal in a overly dramatic cloud of colored smoke and tear gas like a militarized wicked witch of the west pic.twitter.com/lFPf8OE02M

— 45th ןǝןןɐɹɐd ʇsıpɹnsqɐ ǝpɐbıɹq (@45thabsurdist) September 19, 2020

The California Codpiece Boys do the predictable Fed trick of gassing as they leave pic.twitter.com/ZrnjwBqmcp

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

A very surreal moment in which me and a couple other journalists follow the codpiece boys, who continue to fire gas and smoke at nothing

Despite their armored balls they are terrified. Or maybe they just like the pretty colors. Who knows pic.twitter.com/SXL9PEdRTy

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

The protest is maybe 30 people plus press. I think the evening is finally winding down and I’m going to head out

Solidarity with everyone still out here ✊

— Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) (@1misanthrophile) September 19, 2020

Media

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• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend 
• Laura Jedeed (Misanthrophile) – CashApp/Venmo: misanthrophile
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Peter @gravemorgan
• 45th Parallel Absurdist Brigade – CashApp: $45thabsurdist / Venmo: the45thabsurdist

Articles

Autostraddle

Portland’s Black Lives Matter Protests Prove the Power of Mutual Aid

Courthouse News

Portland Defense Attorneys Doubtful of Sedition Charges for Protesters

OPB

• Vigilante activity persists after Oregon fires, leads to citations
• Fire officials see progress against wildfires, get help from a change in weather
• As Portland protests resume, demonstrators remain resolute in push for racial justice

The Oregonian

• Heavy rain prompts sighs of relief, flooding concerns; Portland air quality no longer worst among major cities
• Federal, local police respond to overnight Portland protest Friday, 1st demonstration in days 
• Intruder with knife, boy being held: No Portland police response for 1 hour, 36 minutes

Portland Mercury

We’re Postponing Our “Eyes On the Ground” Panel. Here’s Why!

Truthout

Mutual Aid Response During Fires Shows Black Lives Matter Is Building Community

Willamette Week

• Portland Protests Will Resume Friday Night After Brief Hiatus During Wildfires
• Portlanders Can Finally Go Outside Again—Air Quality Has Gotten Much Better and Will Continue to Improve

Police

Agencies present

• Department of Homeland Security / ICE
• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

• Smoke
• Impact munitions
• Pepper balls
• Tear gas
• Flash bangs

I’m out of the area for the night. Look at all the munitions I recovered tonight! #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/PGaCWwJYKc

— Peter (@gravemorgan) September 19, 2020

Number of arrests

11

Charges

• Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
• Interfering with a Peace Officer 
• Resisting Arrest
• Assaulting a Public Safety Officer
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon 
• Disorderly Conduct in the Second Degree
• Possession of Stolen Property 

The air quality in Portland has finally moved into the 200 – 300 range, a significant reduction from the 500 AQI levels we saw earlier in the week. Despite some talk of a demonstration tonight, Portland’s air is still considered unhealthy which continues to stall protests in the city. There is, however, at least one demonstration planned for tomorrow night. We will just have to wait and see whether or not the air clears up enough for the community to pick up where they left off and go back out onto the streets.

To track the current air quality index as well as see a forecast for the next week: https://aqicn.org/city/usa/oregon/portland/

Articles

Fire Related

It’s Going Down

• Mutual Aid Fire Relief

KOIN

• DONATE NOW: Day of Giving for Oregon wildfire survivors
• Grassroots groups unite for wildfire aid to Oregon, Washington
• Oregon wildfire recovery: How to apply for FEMA help
• Ravaged by fires, much of Oregon now faces flooding
• Riverside Fire 6% contained, community comes together

OPB

• Goats take up the cause of fire prevention in Oregon
• Firefighters make progress with rain in the forecast
• Live updates: Rain expected to suppress Oregon fires, could bring landslides, flooding and lightning to region
• Why a blast of rainfall on Oregon’s new forest fire scars could trigger landslides

The Oregonian

• Oregon’s air is still hazardous despite what your weather app might say
• Oregon farmworkers face ‘awful choice’ as wildfire smoke plagues harvest
• Oregon wildfire closures Thursday, Sept. 17
• Will rain, thunderstorms impact Oregon wildfires? Thursday details, maps, evacuation information

Portland Mercury

• Watch Live: Gov. Brown Delivers Wildfire Update for Thursday, September 17

Protest Related

Courthouse News

• Feds Explored Charging Portland Officials Over Unrest

Forbes

• Apple Helps FBI Track Down George Floyd Protester Accused Of Firebombing Cop Cars

The Hill

• Trump announces commission to further ‘patriotic education’

Huffington Post

• Portland Proud Boys Rally Promoted On Facebook Pages Despite Extremist Ban

KOIN

• Feds explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest
• Kafoury: ‘I will absolutely not tolerate vigilantism’
• Police: Portland killing suspect pointed gun at officers

OPB

• Barr blasts his own prosecutors: ‘All power is vested in the attorney general’
• DOJ explored possibly charging Portland officials in unrest

The Oregonian

• Detectives say Michael Reinoehl pointed a handgun at officers at the time he was shot and killed in WA state
• Far-right Proud Boys move Portland rally to the former Vanport City, a site fraught with racist history
• FBI director says antifa is an ideology, not an organization, in testimony on homeland security
• Feds considered charging Portland officials for failing to crack down on protesters
• Feds urge appeals court to throw out order exempting journalists, legal observers from dispersal orders during Portland riots
• Multnomah County Chair Kafoury calls for investigation of sheriff’s staff interaction with vigilantes
• Portland protester Donavan La Bella returns to hospital to deal with latest setback from head injury (Subscriber Exclusive)
• U.S. attorney general pushes prosecutors across nation to charge protesters in federal court

Portland Mercury

• Good Afternoon, News: Thunderstorms on the Way, Russia’s Plot to Destroy Biden, and Trump Wants to Rewrite History Books
• Police Estimate Going Over Annual Budget by at Least $1.5 Million

Right Wing Watch

• Former Writers for The Post Millennial Raise Concerns About the ​Right-Wing Outlet​

Truthout

• US Cops Are Treating White Militias as “Heavily Armed Friendlies”

Vice News

• Investigators: Michael Reinoehl Pointed Gun at Police

The Wall Street Journal

Barr Tells Prosecutors to Consider Charging Violent Protesters With Sedition

Another day of hazardous air quality in Portland, Oregon has continued to stall protests. In spite of this, the protest community is still hard at work providing mutual aid for those both in the city and in surrounding areas affected by the fire.

The Portland EWOKS (Equitable Workers Offering Kommunity Support) spent the last day moving their mutual aid operation, which provides food, supplies, and services to displaced folks, from the Lloyd District neighborhood to a location further south (an area that no longer has evacuation orders) so they could be closer to those that have had to flee their homes due to the fires. Team Raccoon and other community members helped this effort by cleaning up the Lloyd District site after the mutual aid station’s departure.

For resources on current conditions of the fires, evacuation notices, evacuation preparation, and more: https://wildfire.oregon.gov

Articles

Fire Related

KOIN

• Estacada community ramps up relief efforts, asks for volunteers

The New Republic

• We Work in Climate Justice. Our Office Burned Down, Thanks to Climate Change.

OPB

• Oregonians who lost jobs in wildfire can seek disaster assistance
• Q&A: Oregon farmworkers face fire risks, lack of clear state protections
• White House approves Oregon’s disaster declaration request for wildfire relief

Portland Mercury

• Good Afternoon, News: Attack on Wildfires is Working, Trump’s Blundering Town Hall, and COVID Vaccine “6-8 Months Away”

Street Roots

• Portland’s houseless face health risks amidst toxic air, trouble accessing resources

Willamette Week

• Here’s How Dangerous Portland’s Smoky Skies Are to Your Lungs

Protest Related

The Guardian

• Armed civilian roadblocks in Oregon town fuel fears over vigilantism

The Intercept

• A Progressive Prosecutor Faces Off with Portland’s Aggressive Police

KOIN

• DA pursues riot, laser charges against more Portland protesters
• Portland mayor admonishes police chief after public clash over tear gas

Mother Jones

• Trump Doesn’t Want to Keep You Calm. White Panic Is Central to His Presidency.

The New York Times

• Barr Told Prosecutors to Consider Sedition Charges for Protest Violence

OPB

• Black Lives Matter in Pendleton
• Evacuated Oregon prison inmates test positive for COVID-19
• Oregon prisoners describe ‘insane’ fire evacuation, looming COVID-19 threat

Portland Mercury

• Seattle Rep. Jayapal Leads Call for DHS to Investigate “Uterus Collector” Complaint

The Texas Tribune

• ICE deported a key witness in investigation of sexual assault and harassment at El Paso detention center

Vice News

We Tried to Obtain Footage of Michael Reinoehl’s Killing. Police Say It Doesn’t Exist

The Washington Post

• Federal officials stockpiled munitions, sought “heat ray” device before clearing Lafayette Square, whistleblower says

Willamette Week

• Portland Protesters Say Their Lives Were Upended by the Posting of Their Mug Shots on a Conservative Twitter Account

Note: After it was published, one of the interviewees in the above article expressed concerns over its impact and its focus on the perpetrator of abuses against protesters.

• Portland Voters Are Fed Up With Ted Wheeler. But Are They Ready for Sarah Iannarone?

As I’m writing this, my neighborhood AQI is down to 264, which is still “Very Unhealthy” but a strong improvement from the weekend. Firefighting efforts in our area are going well but Riverside is still uncontained (click the link, there’s a good explanation of what that means.) There’s rain at the coast – unfortunately Portland weather is going to stay in the murk at least a couple more days.

Media

Wildfires, militias, and prison conditions

Left Coast Right Watch

Armed Groups Patrolling Corbett, Oregon Don’t Want to Be Called Militias

The New Republic

The Era of Disaster Militiaism in America

OPB

• Unvetted information from Clackamas County officer furthered ‘antifa’ wildfire misinformation
• Oregon’s air is so hazardous it’s breaking records
• Search continues after storied forest advocate goes missing in Oregon wildfire
• Live updates: Oregon wildfire damage approved for federal disaster declaration

The Oregonian

• Fire officials expect partial containment of huge Riverside fire in Clackamas County
• As hazardous smoke lingers in much of the state, some Oregonians travel for a breath of fresh air, many stay put
• Families of Oregon prisoners call for mass release of inmates, plan for future public health crises
• Oregon wildfires on Tuesday: Firefighters make progress; death toll drops to 8 as blazes continue burning

Portland Mercury

Good Afternoon, News: “Hazardous” Smoke Now “Very Unhealthy,” ICE Performing Hysterectomies, and Little Justice for Breonna Taylor

Truthout

As Right-Wingers Block Evacuation Routes, “Antifa” Lead Relief Efforts in Oregon

Willamette Week

• At Least 13 of the Oregon Blazes That Fed the Beachie Creek Fire Were Started by Downed Power Lines
• Tired of the Smoke? You Should Probably Get Used to It.
• Here’s How You Can Receive Your Oregon Ballot by Mail If You’ve Been Displaced by Wildfires