News – September 25, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest at police union building, Kate Brown declares state of emergency for Proud Boys rally, police preparations for rally, texts revealing planning for violence at Proud Boys rallies

KGW: Portland police declare unlawful assembly outside police union building, make 14 arrests

Portland Police: Mass Gathering Sets Fire to Portland Police Association Office and Vandalizes Property; Unlawful Assembly Declared

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

A flame has just been lit on the door of the PPA building. Portland Police has just declared an unlawful assembly, ordering crowds to disperse. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2ie3br62nD

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

Willamette Week: Gov. Kate Brown Invokes Emergency Powers to Confront Planned Saturday Right-Wing Rally

Portland Mercury: Portland Prepares For An (Unwanted) Visit From the Proud Boys

Oregon Public Broadcasting: As Portland braces for more protest violence, progressive activists and police agree on who is to blame

Willamette Week: In Million-Dollar Lawsuit, Portlanders Say Proud Boys Injured Them With Paintballs and Bear Mace

The Guardian (UK): Revealed: pro-Trump activists plotted violence ahead of Portland rallies