Protests for July 16

Posted on by sal

Summary

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

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

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

Scheduled Events

Timeline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

East Multnomah County Sheriffs Office

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

Justice Center

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

Media

Present

Articles

KATU

Video shows bicyclist tackled, arrested by Portland Police

KGW

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

The New York Times

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

OPB

Oregon Could Close Prisons To Help Save School Funding During Pandemic

The Oregonian

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

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

Portland Mercury

DHS Director Decries “Violent Anarchists” Taking Over Portland

Portland Police Arrest Riot Ribs Volunteers During Abrupt Morning Sweep

Rolling Stone

RS Reports: Progressive City, Brutal Police

The Washington Post

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

Willamette Week

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

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

Police

Agencies Present

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

Munitions

  • pepper balls
  • CS gas
  • flash bangs

Arrests

Morning/Day Arrests: 9

Evening/Night Arrests: 20

Charges

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

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



Protests for July 15

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Wednesday, PDX Stripper Strike held a lively organizing picnic at Laurelhurst Park. In the evening, folks gathered at Lownsdale Park across from the Federal Courthouse to enjoy another meal from Riot Ribs. No local or federal law enforcement officers were seen for much of the night, until an incident with a person leaving the precinct garage who shoved a protester and reportedly pulled a gun.

At 5 AM, the Portland Police declared the parks closed and begun putting up fencing. Several people were arrested, including most of the Riot Ribs crew, and all of the gear and supplies they’ve gathered were taken. In a time of severe economic struggle, the free meals and safe campsite that’s been offered here are a meaningful show of what Portland can be. There is nothing about these sweeps and arrests that supports community safety.

Scheduled Events

PDX Stripper Strike – 3pm at Laurelhurst Park

Timeline

The Stripper Strike folks are having a picnic to talk about their organizing efforts:

https://twitter.com/gravemorgan/status/1283547174135971840

Back at the Justice Center for another night of food, friends, and protesting the police (with possible guest appearances by the feds):

https://twitter.com/tuckwoodstock/status/1283625243894886400

People have set up a barrier to block traffic outside the Federal Courthouse:

Shoutout to the folks giving the parks bathroom a badly needed scrub!

Good crowd:

https://twitter.com/econbrkfst/status/1283649628701773824

All dogs are good.

Because the feds are using unmarked cars, people have been trying to take down the license plate so they can be recognized later (when they grab someone off the street, for example).

https://twitter.com/ProudBulba/status/1283664541981671424

Folks started a fire at the base of the Elk Statue (minus Elk these days) as often happens at some point in the night:

Things settled down for the night, then at 5 AM the Portland Police announced they were going to sweep the parks:

Police assault a cyclist:

The president of the Portland Police Association was invited to come watch the sweeps ?

Folks from Riot Ribs were arrested, and all their gear taken by the police:

https://twitter.com/riotribs/status/1283790026229395456

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

‘Intolerable’: Lawmakers blast federal response to Portland protests

Chicago Tribune

President Donald Trump says announcement coming on dealing with crime in Chicago, other Democrat-run cities

The Oregonian

2 Portland parks near Justice Center, federal courthouse closed amid ongoing protests

Willamette Week

Federal Officers Sent by President Trump Run Downtown. Little Restrains Them.

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

Police

Agencies present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

Number of arrests

None reported by PPB or federal agencies

Charges

  • Interfering with a Police Officer
  • Trespass II
  • Disorderly Conduct II 

Protests for July 14

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Tuesday, protesters at the Justice Center enjoyed a feast courtesy of Riot Ribs. A march organized by Rose City Justice went from Revolution Hall to downtown, drawing about 200 people. There were reports throughout the night of individual arrests by the feds, including people being pulled into unmarked cars for no obvious reason. It’s unclear whether these people are being charged with a crime.

Things remained calm for much of the night, with a visit from riot cops a little after 1 AM, who removed some of the street barricades then left. At about 3:30 AM, the feds came out and used a substantial amount of tear gas and pepper balls on the remaining protesters, as well as people who were sleeping in tents in Lonsdale park. The rest of the barricades were removed by Portland Police early this morning.

Scheduled Events

Vigil for Vanessa Guillen and BIPOC United Rally – 6:30 PM, Hillsboro Civic Center

Public Meditation: Black Lives Matter – 7 PM, Chapman Square

Timeline

Riot Ribs is prepping some vegetarian options for tonight:

https://twitter.com/riotribs/status/1283245835585642497

There’s another march happening, organized by Rose City Justice:

New art at the JC:

Back to the RCJ march, now in SE Portland:

Riot Ribs is expecting a sweep tomorrow morning and could use some support from anyone who’s available to come down there:

Protesting the injury of Donavan LaBella this past weekend:

Barricades continue to develop. Did you know that street barricades protect protesters from car attacks and accidents?

There are reports that a houseless person was arrested:

Several people have commented that the bushes in Terry Schrunk Plaza are a very popular place to take care of that need. (And unfortunately also federal property.)

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1283292100700680193

So far, so chill, at the drum circle:

Protesters await the 1 AM PPB shift change:

Someone starts a trash fire but it isn’t popular:

People work on rebuilding the barricade the riot cops took apart:

Another arrest:

We’ve also been seeing reports of the feds grabbing people and pulling them into unmarked cars.

I’m not an expert on this, but isn’t it normal to be told you’re being arrested before they take you away?

Around 3:30 AM the feds started deploying an enormous amount of tear gas:

The feds appear to leave, then return with more tear gas:

https://twitter.com/FancyJenkins/status/1283384339510620163

The folks at KOIN could smell tear gas inside their building:

Media

Present

Articles

Associated Press

Chaotic protests prompt soul-searching in Portland, Oregon

The Guardian

Sound of the police: how US law enforcement uses noise as a weapon

OPB

Political Fight Over Violence By Federal Officers In Portland Deepens

The Oregonian

Oregon’s congressional delegation: Portland demonstrator wounded by U.S. Marshals Service tactical unit member

Portland protesters march from Revolution Hall for first time in weeks

Tear gas deployed as federal officers disperse protesters overnight in downtown Portland

Portland Mercury

Hall Monitor: Crossing the Line

Willamette Week

Mayor Ted Wheeler Calls on Federal Officers to Leave Portland: “We Do Not Need or Want Their Help”

Protesters Feast on Riot Ribs, a Donations-Only Barbecue in the Center of a Standoff With the Feds

Police

Agencies present

  • Federal: US Marshals/DHS/etc
  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions used

  • Tear gas
  • Pepper balls
  • Flash bang grenades

Number of arrests

PPB: none reported / Feds: unknown

Charges

Protests for July 13

Posted on by sal

Summary

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

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

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

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

Scheduled Events

No Confidence at the PPA – 5:30 PM

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

Timeline

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

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

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

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

Back at The Portland Police Association building:

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

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

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

Media

Present

Articles

The Columbian

KATU

KGW

NBC

OPB

The Oregonian

The Washington Post

Willamette Week

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

Arrests

Five

Charges

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

Protests for July 12

Posted on by sal

Summary

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

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

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

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

Scheduled Events

NW Portland Youth Led Protest – 3 PM

Black Lives Matter March – 6 PM

Timeline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Media

Present

Articles

It’s Going Down

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

The Oregonian

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

The Seattle Times

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

Willamette Week

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

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

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • Multnomah County Sheriffs

Munitions

Unknown, at least one deployed

Arrests

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

Charges

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

Protests for July 11

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Saturday, a number of protests took place throughout the metro area, including a PDX Stripper Strike march, a BIPOC-led Worldwide Rollout event, and neighborhood marches and rallies. As protesters began to gather outside the Justice Center and Federal Courthouse in the evening, federal law enforcement swept through the parks across the street, using a substantial amount of tear gas. They held a perimeter of several blocks for about an hour before falling back to the courthouse. As the tear gas cleared enough to follow, protesters returned to the area outside the courthouse. Then one of them was shot in the head with an impact munition and injured severely. They are currently hospitalized in serious condition.

The confrontations continued, with protesters being shot with more pepper balls, and waves of tear gas used to clear the area outside the courthouse. Several arrests were made during those sweeps. Around 2 AM the Portland Police joined the feds in pushing protesters out of the downtown area, declaring that it was now closed. This area includes many people’s homes, including those who are houseless and camp on downtown sidewalks.

A group is now standing vigil at Emmanuel Hospital in NE Portland, where injured protesters were taken.

Scheduled Events

Timeline

PDX Stripper Strike is marching across the Hawthorne Bridge:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CChWoL_AT53/

Crossing the Burnside Bridge for the #PDXStandingBy march:

Nice turnout for the skate event:

And out at Gateway:

Audrey stopped by a neighborhood event:

Around 8:30 PM people outside the Federal Courthouse heard an LRAD system being tested. It seems to have been installed at the front entrance.

Not long after, federal law enforcement (some mix of USM/CBP/ICE, details unclear), rushed out of the building and cleared people from the parks.

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1282169912408936449

CW for graphic violence:

https://twitter.com/hungrybowtie/status/1282176328305762307

During that push (CW for video of the seizure):

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1282178070133141504

Because of COVID, several of the protest reporters are laid off from other arts and culture work:

LRAD video not recommended if you have difficulty with sirens or flashing lights:

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1282193748063969281

Feds don’t seem to care too much about who’s press:

Finally, the courthouse doors are closed.

And the feds are back (so soon??)

We’ve lost track of how many rounds of tear gas this is. They started around 9 PM.

Multiple reports of them targeting press tonight, and here’s another:

https://twitter.com/defendpdx/status/1282242663723360256
https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1282245923226050565

The downtown closure is stranding people who need to get cars and bikes from the large area affected.

The same car has been spotted driving aggressively toward protesters multiple times tonight:

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1282255102149967873

Police are continuing to chase protesters to the west, across I-405 (about 3/4 mile from the Justice Center).

The person who was shot in the head is badly injured:

Media

Present

Articles

OPB

Federal Officers Shoot Portland Protester In Head With ‘Less Lethal’ Munitions

The Oregonian

Portland protests continue for 45th day with stripper, skater, BLM events

Police shoot Portland protester in head with impact weapon, causing severe injuries

Portland Tribune

Local clubs sign on with PDX Stripper Strike demands

Willamette Week

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

Video Shows Federal Officers Flinging Tear Gas Canisters Into Portland Crowd

Police

Agencies present

  • Federal miscellanea (Marshals, CBP, ICE)
  • PPB

Munitions used

Number of arrests

PPB: 1 / Federal: 1

Charges

  • Unlawful Pointing of a Laser
  • Assaulting a federal officer

Protests for July 10

Posted on by audrey

Summary

On Friday, a pair of marches brought several hundred people to the streets. The death of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa has impacted the Oromo community in Ethiopia, and here in the diaspora. Later, a youth-led march offered an opportunity to talk about ending racism and the steps that will allow future Black youth to thrive.

At the Justice Center, Federal law enforcement arrested a person apparently for drawing chalk lines on the street to mark the Federal property boundary. There were a handful of other, similar arrests through the night, as protesters created small fires and marched around the buildings. Tear gas was used during one of these arrests.

Scheduled Events

Protest and March Against the Murder of Haacaaluu Huneessaa – 11 AM starting from Lloyd Center

Belmont Market of Choice BLM Protest – 12-6 PM

The Last Generation Protest – 6 PM at Roosevelt HS

Timeline

Today there’s a march for Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, an Oromo singer and activist in Ethiopia who was murdered on June 29:

The Last Generation youth march is heading out:

Back to the Justice Center for Friday night:

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1281799877773713409

The protest is still getting started, but there was a sudden arrest:

I’m seeing reports that they were pepper-sprayed, but I’m going to decline to link to the PPB tweet that claims it was because “the subject fought officers”. No one else on the scene appears to be backing that up. ?

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1281815902934061056

A handy zine!

Another arrest:

Remembering Dominique Dunn who was murdered yesterday:

https://twitter.com/LindseyPSmith7/status/1281833739278925824

Marching!

Another arrest:

Juniper was released and is safe:

Additional videos from Portland Independent Documentarians:

Media

Present

Articles

KGW

Criminal charges against dozens of Portland protesters dropped

OPB

Q&A: Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty Thinks This Moment Will Last

Homeland Security Deploys Officers In Portland Under Trump Monument Order

President Trump Says Portland Police Are Incapable Of Managing Protests

The Oregonian

Coronavirus closures inflated $23 million reported in downtown Portland protest damages

9-member Police Commission and ballot measure for oversight board among reforms proposed in Portland

Future unclear for Rose City Justice, group that drew thousands for protests

Federal officers seize protesters tagging federal buildings, triggering otherwise calm crowd

Willamette Week

Report: The Trump Administration Ordered Homeland Security to Patrol Portland Uprising

President Trump Confirms He Sent Homeland Security Officers to Crack Down on Portland Protesters: “The Locals Couldn’t Handle It”

In the 1980s, Mic Crenshaw Worked to Confront White Supremacists in Minneapolis. Now He Raps and Speaks at Anti-Racist Protests in Portland.

Police

Agencies present

  • Federal: CBP/USM/etc?
  • PPB

Munitions used

  • Tear gas

Number of arrests

Federal: 1 charged

Charges

  • assaulting a federal officer

Protests for July 9

Posted on by sal

Summary

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

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

Scheduled Events

Justice for Patrick Kimmons – 10 AM

Timeline

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

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

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

Media

Present

Articles

KATU

Protesters march for man killed by Portland police in 2018

Portland Mercury

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

Portland Tribune

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

OPB

Portland Police Describe Nightly Face-offs With Protesters As Unsustainable

The Oregonian

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

Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order

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

Police

Agencies Present

  • Portland Police Bureau
  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions Used

  • None

Number of Arrests

  • None

Charges

  • None

Protests for July 8

Posted on by sal

Summary

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

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

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

Scheduled Events

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

Stripper Strike Picnic – 3:30 PM

Timeline

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

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

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

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

Media

Present

Articles

KOIN

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

OPB

Portland Police Union Votes ‘No Confidence’ In City Council

Portland Police Describe Nightly Face-offs With Protesters As Unsustainable

The Oregonian

2 arrested in connection with North Portland protest fire

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

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

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

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

Willamette Week

What Have Six Weeks of Portland Protests Wrought?

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

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

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

Worst Year Ever

Inside the Battle of Portland

Police

Agencies Present

  • U.S. Marshals

Munitions

  • pepper spray

Arrests

  • 1, likely a minor

Charges

  • Unknown at this time

Protests for July 7

Posted on by audrey

Summary

Two overlapping events took place at the Portland Justice Center last night: a sit-in at the Federal Courthouse organized by a new group called Portland Protest Bureau, and a candlelight vigil for Summer Taylor organized by a youth-led direct action group. At about 11:50 PM, federal police burst through the park where the vigil was taking place, using flashbang grenades that were reported to be much louder than those used on previous nights. Around 1 AM, a smaller group of protesters who remained at the JC confronted Portland Police during a shift change. Another confrontation occurred around 2:30 AM.

Scheduled Events

Night of Rage for Summer Taylor, 10pm

Timeline

Starting off at the Justice Center tonight with speeches and food:

https://twitter.com/nogumbofornazis/status/1280719399586983936?s=20

The sit-in seems to be organized by a different group than the “Night of Rage for Summer Taylor” that is now organizing to march:

https://twitter.com/nogumbofornazis/status/1280753068540260352

Federal law enforcement rushed out of the Federal Building after the sit-in organizers were reportedly confronted for collaborating with them, breaking up the vigil with flashbangs:

Protesters regroup at the Justice Center after a check-in on the candles placed for the vigil:

These grenades are serious weapons:

https://twitter.com/tuckwoodstock/status/1280915864594743296

Media

Present

Articles

The Oregonian

City details Portland protest violence, damage, cost of repairs in response to motion to restrict tear gas, crowd control weapons

Demonstrators gather to remember Portlander killed at Seattle protest, support Black Lives Matter

Village Portland

The rise and fall of Portland’s “Elk”: 1900 – 2020

Police

Agencies present

  • Federal protective service
  • Feds in brown/camo (USM? CBP?)
  • PPB

Munitions used

  • Low roll distraction device x 2
  • Pepper balls/impact munitions

Number of arrests

None reported as of noon 7/8

Charges