News – October 21, 2020 – Portland Protest News

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News – October 24, 2020

By Andy Sylvester

Today's news summary: Review shows most protesters are not radicals, JoAnn Hardesty proposes resolution to restrict federally deputized police, March 2 Vote event in Portland, interview with Demetria Hester (co-founder...

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News – October 23, 2020

By Andy Sylvester

Today's news summary: Retired police officer officially charged in van accident, hearing ends on court order on limiting Portland police use of force, update on Navy vet injured in protests...

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News – October 22, 2020

By Andy Sylvester

Today's news summary: Retired Portland cop indicted for hitting vandals with van during protests, testimony continues on Portland police conduct during protests, informal protest on Thursday afternoon Oregonian: Portland cop,...

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News – October 21, 2020

By Andy Sylvester

Today's news summary: Protest at ICE building, environmentalists sue over use of tear gas, push for police budget cuts, hearing on police brutatlity KGW: Portland protesters hold rally outside ICE...

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October 20, 2020

By Andy Sylvester

Today's news summary: Protest at Portland police union building, activists promoting police oversight measure, Proud Boys member Alan Swinney denied release, community conversation on systemic racism, interview of BLM co-founder...

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Today’s news summary: Protest at ICE building, environmentalists sue over use of tear gas, push for police budget cuts, hearing on police brutatlity

KGW: Portland protesters hold rally outside ICE building, arrests made

DHS agents executed a bullrush making at least 3 arrests. Screams rang out in the streets. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/7UoT7oEjj2
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 21, 2020

Federal agents from DHS made one targeted arrest, they have expanded the perimeter to the intersection facing the ICE detention facility. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Ewmg7SiAA6
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 21, 2020

During the next group of arrests an officer fired pepper balls into the crowd that surrounded them. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/h5GatIlCPJ
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) October 21, 2020

Oregonian: Environmental groups sue feds over tear gas use at Portland protests

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland City Comissioners Hardesty, Eudaly to push for $18 million in cuts to the police bureau

A budget is a moral document and this budget has no soul. Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/TJCpX2gafN
— Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (@JoAnnPDX) October 21, 2020

Good morning from Portland, where the city is arguing that its near-daily use of force against protesters doesn't violate a court order to use less-lethal munitions only in life threatening circumstances. Hearing runs today and tomorrow. Follow this thread for highlights. Wheeee!
— Karina Brown (@karinapdx) October 21, 2020