News – October 1, 2020

Today’s news summary: Demonstration on anniversary of death of Patrick Kimmons, release of transcripts in Patrick Kimmons grand jury, US DOJ pursuing protesters under civil disorder statutes, more on federal deputization issue

KGW: Demonstrators honor man killed by Portland police in 2018 (Patrick Kimmons), call for change

Oregonian: Demonstrators gather in downtown Portland on 2-year anniversary of fatal police shooting (of Patrick Kimmons)

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland Officers Describe Witnessing Shooting Before They Killed Patrick Kimmons (release of grand jury transcripts)

Lot of energy on the street tonight, reminiscent of early days BLM marches pic.twitter.com/HNeyKEGyfM

— Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) October 1, 2020

Portland protest day 115 pic.twitter.com/cq9bB7pXzE

— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 1, 2020

Hundreds gathered Wednesday night to hold vigil for Patrick Kimmons, who was shot and killed by Portland police in 2018. The vigil comes as Portland nears 120 days of protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

For @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/mypCVb1FdT

— Nathan Howard (@SmileItsNathan) October 1, 2020

Oregonian: Oregon’s U.S. marshal, U.S. attorney won’t cancel federal deputization of local, state officers

Oregon Public Broadcasting: US Justice Department cracks down on Portland protesters with law from civil rights era