Portland, our office has received information and is monitoring the rally being organized by alt right and white nationalist agitators this Saturday at the Justice Center. We vehemently denounce any white nationalist organizing and recruiting in our City. (Thread - 1/5)
Given the attack that happened against Black Lives Matter protesters on August 15th and the pipe bombing at Laurelhurst Park, we have requested information from the Police Commissioner’s office on what measures are being taken to protect our community. (2/5)
We have yet to hear back, but wanted to inform community members who may be at risk about the situation downtown tomorrow. (3/5)
Portlanders deserve to exercise their first amendment rights without being attacked in broad daylight by white nationalists. Portlanders also deserve to protest without facing indiscriminate and excessive force from the officers who are sworn to protect them. (4/5)
Be smart, stay safe, and stick together. (End Thread - 5/5)
