Instead of black bloc balaclavas or masks, the politicians have donned the cloak of civil libertarianism. DHS compiled intelligence reports on protesters arrested in Portland resident Linda Witt asked during the meeting. Already have a profile? Jensen said the new legislation dramatically limits how police are allowed to intervene during these incidents with restrictions on the use of pepper spray and other tools normally used in crowd control environments, including 40mm less-lethal devices. A person commits the crime of riot if while participating with five or more other persons the person engages in tumultuous and violent conduct and thereby intentionally or recklessly creates a grave risk of causing public alarm. Portland legalized rioting, and you'll never guess what happened next Police declared an unlawful assembly Wednesday night in Portland, Ore., after about 150 rioters caused damage to a federal immigration facility in the city, according to the authorities. Listen to her twice weekly Adult in the Room Podcast. Find her at VictoriaTaft.com Parler, MeWe, Minds,Locals, Twitter & Facebook. The group lit a dumpster on fire while marching down a street in downtown Portland on Oct. 12, according to police. Federal agents in military fatigues have swooped into Portland, Ore., in what U.S. officials say is an effort to protect federal property from ongoing protests. Donate to their GoFundMe! Tell a friend or family member where youre going. (Next year) my hope would be, particularly as it relates to the peaceful demonstrations, that it still is about Black Lives Matter, because the work hasnt been done yet.. Feds, right-wing media paint Portland as city under siege. A tour of town shows otherwise https://t.co/bhwZ4ttGkx pic.twitter.com/vYH1D0jwNa, The Oregonian (@Oregonian) July 18, 2020.