Breaking - Federal police officers arrested several Antifa militants outside the ICE facility in Portland last night, Aug. 18.
Agitators mobilized to attack the ICE facility, launching projectiles before ICE/FPS officers busted out of the gate and quashed the unlawful assembly.
The apprehended subject at the beginning of the clip is extremely violent 39-year-old Antifa militant Nick Wohlmut, who has been one of the main aggressors over the last few months at the unlawful occupation.
Wohlmut protests alongside his girlfriend, 38-year-old Angela Foster, who is another main agitator and was previously arrested by ICE/FPS.
After Wohlmut was released from custody last night, he allegedly assaulted @RheinDAmacher several times.
Amacher attempted to escape but was jumped by Wohlmut and other Antifa militants outside of a hotel.
A hotel employee witnessed the attack, which was captured on security cameras.
@RheinDAmacher Individuals involved in the anti-ICE Antifa occupation appear to be emboldened following a judge’s ruling that Portland Police do not have to respond to the area.
This has paved the way for unchecked criminal acts of violence.
@RheinDAmacher Federal police officers also appear to have switched tactics within the last few days, ramping up their response to unlawful behavior.
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🚨TRIAL DAY 2 THREAD: Oregon v Trump, et. al - National Guard deployment to Portland.
Department of Justice (defendants) calls witnesses to the stand, including from DHS FPS, ICE, and Dept of War.
Federal officials testify that there has been a sustained attack on the ICE facility since June, Portland Police has abandoned their federal law enforcement parters, and significant resources are needed to withstand the ongoing threat against federal agents and the ICE facility.
Defense first witness: @FPSDHS Deputy Regional 10 Director identified only as initials "R.C."
RC has been the incident commander at the ICE facility on several occasions since June, providing direct knowledge of the ongoing challenges against federal agents and the facility.
RC testified that there needs to be at least 180 officers deployed to efficiently protect the Portland ICE facility.
He detailed incidents such as arson attacks, assaults on agents, unpredictable crowd sizes, attempted breaches of facility, trapping officers inside, etc.
Breaking: I am at the federal courthouse in Portland covering the trial of Oregon v. Trump, et. al – National Guard deployment to the ICE facility.
Portland Police officers will be testifying on behalf of the state of Oregon and the City of Portland (plaintiffs).
The Department of Justice (defendants) will call witnesses to the stand, including officials with ICE, DHS FPS, and the Dept. of War.
Follow this thread for updates:
Opening statement - Defense.
DOJ Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton argues that President Trump has full power to federalize the National Guard, citing the nation's laws and SCOTUS ruling.
Hamilton told the Court that this is not up to judicial review.
Hamilton argued that Department of Homeland Security cannot contain the four consecutive months of persistence violence against federal agents and ICE property without added resources and intervention.
A 9th Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that President Trump has the authority to federalize the Oregon National Guard in Portland.
Judges Ryan Nelson and Bridget Bade, both appointed by Trump, ruled in favor of the Trump admin.
Judge Susan Graber, appointed by Clinton, dissented.
Evidence presented by the Trump administration arguing for National Guard deployment include:
Ongoing extreme acts of violence committed at the ICE facility, such as arson attacks, assaults on federal officers, protesters advancing toward facility with firearms...
🚨 The inevitable happened last night— I have been reporting on this Portland wheelchair faker for months.
Antifa uses tactics that involves putting “disabled” people on the frontlines to make it appear police officers are abusing them/using excessive force.
I have captured this wheelchair bound Antifa militant walking around outside the ICE facility several times.