Today’s news summary: Protest at Portland ICE building, Mayor Ted Wheeler bans use of CS gas at protests by Portland police, legislative director for Oregon House speaker arrested in protest, survey/letters on reaction to protests, August protest statistics
Oregonian: Portland protests return to ICE building Wednesday after top DHS official criticizes city
City of Portland: Statement from Mayor Ted Wheeler banning use of CS gas by Portland police
Oregonian: Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler orders police to immediately stop using type of tear gas on protest crowds
Portland Mercury: After Months of Protests, Mayor Wheeler Bans CS Gas
Oregonian: Arrest of Oregon political figure for ‘interfering’ with Portland police calls new attention to the nebulous nature of that crime
Willamette Week: Most Oregonians Think Portland Protests Are Violent and Counterproductive (survey) – What’s more surprising is that support isn’t much greater in the Portland metro area, where 61% of voters disapprove.
The Skanner: Both the suspect and victim in Portland killing had gun (AP story)
The Skanner: A Reflection on the Police and Nighttime Protestors (letter from Portland resident)
KOIN: Record arrests, repeat offenders, dropped charges: August protest stats
