This is my Friday night Portland Protest coverage thread. Just arrived at the Justice Center. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
A street preacher is here harassing the crowd of protesters. He is being lead away from the big group. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The fence around Lownsdale Square is being taken down and relocated by a few demonstrators. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Speeches being given right in front of the Justice Center. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The fence along Chapman is also removed and relocated by citizens of Portland. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
One of the many lessons learned this past month and a half is that Portland doesn’t like it when the police put up a chain-link fences around their city. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds 
Riot Ribs still going strong at 4th and Salmon. #riotribs #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Since the fences have come down the crowd has only grown in size. Parts of the fence are being used block streets so cars can’t enter the area. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
From inside the Justice Center the police “reminded” people that the parks are closed and commanded people to exit the parks. Immediately more people go into the parks. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Police on LRAD announcing that they will be moving the fence. Threatening arrest and use of force if they perceive interference. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
A cardboard box has been set on fire in Chapman Park. The PPB have used similar incidents to declare a riot. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The Feds, not PPB have arrived to move the fence. A fun music choice by the protesters. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The Federal Officers begin to engage the crowd. Something is shot at and hits my camera and covers me in orange dust. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
I am alright, just covered in some type of dust and my hand is sore. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Federal Officers using teargas in Portland on Friday evening. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
People moving west to escape from the clouds of teargas. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Well this was fun. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Video update: Technically it wasn’t teargas, so I can still call myself teargas proof 😏 #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The crowd is still mostly all together, and marching through the streets of Portland. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
And they have arrived at Portland mayor Ted Wheeler’s apartment. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Apparently there’s a separate group at the Justice Center as well. The group at Ted’s begins marching again. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
I am back at the justice center. There is a group of 300 protesters on their way here from Mayor Ted’s apartment. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
This clip is from 10:10 PM, right before the stun grenades and teargas were used. You can see officers gratuitously spraying mace through a OC super soaker. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Some people are putting parts of the fence in front of the courthouse doors. A brutal response from the Federal Officers is surely eminent. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Here is the fence/door situation at the west and south side of the courthouse. All other entrances/exits are still open on the east and north side of the building. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Teargas has been thrown from the window. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Looks like just one canister of teargas so far. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Protesters use some paintball smokebombs to block visuals from inside the courthouse. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Portland Police made an announcement on the LRAD. Telling people not involved in criminal activity to leave. Threading arrest, riot control agents, and impact weapons. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The crowd has moved closer to where the LRAD was. It’s worth noting that we are now next to a another federal building that’s doors aren’t blocked off in the front. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
A firework was just launched into the air.
A shield wall is in place. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Some chainlink fence has been put in front of the doors to the IRS building.
#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Fence is attempted to placed in front of a side door to the Justice Center. Protesters use a smokebomb so it’s harder for police to aim. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
More battling over the fence. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The fence battle continues. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
The battle of fence between the PPB and protesters carry’s on. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
It seems protesters won the battle of the fence, for now at least. LRAD announces “Do not tamper with or attempt to block doors.” #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Oddly, it’s relatively chill right now. I found the remnants of the pepper grenade thing that hit me a few hours ago. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
LRAD Announcement: Portland police have given everyone five minutes to dismantle the barricades and leave. Unlawful Assembly declared. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Federal officers made a charge. Tackles, arrests, stun grenades, pepper bullets, and teargas. Videos soon. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
A mix of Portland Police and Federal Officers begin to charge and tackle protesters. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Teargas and stun grenades being used by Feds and PPB. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds
Portland’s Chapman Park full of teargas. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
More teargas and stun grenades being used by Portland Police and Federal Officers. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Teargas deployed into Lownsdale Park. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Federal Officers in Portland’s streets.
#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
#blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Federal officers in Portland streets firing on people that are complying with their orders. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Federal officers teargassing Portland streets, several blocks away from any Federal property. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Portland Police sprint towards a crowd, knocking multiple people on to the cement road. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
Portland Police continue to push people westward, purposely knocking folks onto the ground even as they are obeying police orders. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #Feds #teargas
The PPB push people towards the 405. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter #police #teargas
The police push another person on to the road. Multiple officers command me to go on the sidewalk, which they legally are not allowed to do according to the TRO for press. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter
Portland Police charge and tackle more people as they cross over the 405 as per police orders. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter
After chasing a crowd of a few hundred people across downtown, all the way over the 405, Police drive away on their riot van. #blacklivesmatter #protest #pdx #portland #oregon #blm #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #justicecenter
