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sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User LOL, the National Guard has been in portland since the first of June, doing the duties of Homeland Security and Border Patrol, freeing up the government agents for protection of government property
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 Okay and? NG didn't snatch people off the street for protesting and place them into unmarked vehicles like what's going on NOW, it's authoritarian and it's disgusting.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User So you approve of 54 straight nights of rioting. Interesting
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 So you support terrorism and tyranny? Who would have thunk
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User LOL, its not the law that is burning, looting, and terrorizing an entire city for two months now
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 It's against constitutional law to send unbadged troops to illegally detain protesters though. Something that you support because it's not your political party being oppressed.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 Well lets see, most of the rioting had died down before Trump decided to send his goons to cause more havoc. Therefore he's terrorizing anyone who's protesting. Good thing that's not going well for him.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User Bullschiff
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@sunsporter1649
-Sends troops with no id badge to attack protesters and abduct protesters
-plans to send more to other states without Governors or Mayors consent to stop protesters from protesting
Yep Trump's definitely terrorizing people
-Sends troops with no id badge to attack protesters and abduct protesters
-plans to send more to other states without Governors or Mayors consent to stop protesters from protesting
Yep Trump's definitely terrorizing people
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User LOL, you are aware, of course, that the governor called up and deployed the Oregon National Guard to portland, along with the State Police, on the 2nd of June, right?
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@sunsporter1649 July is not June my dude. In July, did the state governor ask for federal agents with no id badge to detain protesters? Remember at this point riots had died down and it was just protests here and there, so what would be the point of calling in for more help when the riots were GONE?
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User Bullschiff, and you know it
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@sunsporter1649 I don't know it, that's why I'm asking you. And you aren't giving me a complete answer, so what I said must be true. And that is in July the riots were gone, things were getting peaceful until Trump decided to cause more havoc for his own political agenda.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User "Acting Secretary Wolf Condemns The Rampant Long-Lasting Violence In Portland
Release Date: July 16, 2020
“The city of Portland has been under siege for 47 straight days by a violent mob while local political leaders refuse to restore order to protect their city. Each night, lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property, including the federal courthouse, and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it.
“A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice - to attack it is to attack America. Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community. This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day.
“This siege can end if state and local officials decide to take appropriate action instead of refusing to enforce the law. DHS will not abdicate its solemn duty to protect federal facilities and those within them. Again, I reiterate the Department’s offer to assist local and state leaders to bring an end to the violence perpetuated by anarchists,” said Acting Secretary Chad Wolf
Below is a snapshot of the lawless destruction and violence of the past several weeks that Department of Homeland Security and its subcomponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Federal Protective Service have faced:
05/29/2020
Violent anarchists broke a front window at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Overall, the cost of damages on federal property done by the violent mob this first night was estimated at $5,000.
05/30/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the BPA Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists graffitied the 911 Federal Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Pioneer Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Gus J. Solomon Courthouse.
06/01/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists graffitied The Pioneer Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied The Gus J Solomon Courthouse.
06/02/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the U.S. Custom House.
06/06/2020
Violent anarchists destroyed fencing surrounding federal property.
06/07/2020
Violent anarchists damaged and breached the fence around the Hatfield Courthouse.
Portland Police were forced to deploy crowd control spray to disperse a crowd that was throwing animal seed at officers.
06/08/2020
Violent anarchists broke a window at the Hatfield Courthouse while pelting the building with objects.
Violent anarchists cut a hole in the fence surrounding Hatfield Courthouse.
06/10/2020
Violent anarchists removed the entire fence around Hatfield Courthouse and graffitied its front columns.
Violent anarchists attempted to remove wooden barriers from a window on the Hatfield Courthouse.
06/11/2020
Violent anarchists dismantled a section of the fence protecting the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Federal Building.
06/13/2020
Violent anarchists destroyed the card reader at the Hatfield Courthouse by ripping it off its mount.
Violent anarchists destroyed the fence at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists threw metal pipes at the Hatfield Courthouse, causing Portland Police to issue a disbursal warning for unlawful assembly.
06/17/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
06/20/2020
Among a group of over 400 protesters marching in front of the Pioneer Courthouse, violent anarchists attempted to cause eye damage to officers with commercial grade lasers.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Gus J. Solomon Courthouse.
06/25/2020
Violent anarchists vandalized an FPS camera at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists breached the fence of the Justice Center, adjacent to the courthouse.
06/30/2020
Violent anarchists ripped down plywood covering the windows at the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Building, before breaking the windows.
7/01/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied new plywood covering the windows at the Hatfield Courthouse and ripped down plywood on the other side of the building.
A group of over 200 violent anarchists blocked access to the building and proceeded to launch aerial fireworks at federal property.
07/02/2020
Violent anarchists broke a front window to the Hatfield Courthouse and attempted to enter the building.
Violent anarchists refused orders to vacate the Hatfield Courthouse area, and instead launched fireworks and threw objects at officers, while attempting to cause eye damage with lasers. One explosive firework was shot into the courthouse.
FPS law enforcement officers were forced to utilized crowd control measures for safety.
07/03/2020
After ongoing riots around the Hatfield Courthouse, crowds were dispersed only to make a return later into the night.
Violent Anarchists broke the front window of the Hatfield U.S. Courthouse and shot fireworks into the building.
Violent anarchists firebombed the building. Federal law enforcement extinguished the fire.
07/04/2020
Around 1,000 violent anarchists spray painted, threw rocks, and shot fireworks (including mortar style fireworks) at the Hatfield Courthouse. They also destroyed a security camera at the facility.
A CBP team supporting FPS at the courthouse arrested suspects from the graffiti and camera vandalism incidents.
The mob continued to throw rocks and paint-filled balloons, while attempting to breach the doors.
Teams were forced to utilize crowd control measures for safety.
Multiple individuals were seen carrying rifles, including the driver of a vehicle who attempted to strike a Portland Police Bureau officer with his car in front of the Hatfield Courthouse.
07/05/2020
A hostile crowd of about 250 violent anarchists returned to the vicinity of Hatfield Courthouse to vandalize and attack numerous facilities and police, while failing to comply with dispersal order.
Violent anarchists surrounded and blocked law enforcement from the area as extremists proceeded to attack police with thrown projectiles and large mortar style fireworks.
Two Portland Police Bureau officers were injured by the crowd (possible concussion).
Portland Police Bureau took five into custody for directing lasers against aircraft.
Violent anarchists set fires in front of Hatfield Courthouse and Chapman park.
At the entrance of Hatfield Courthouse, Violent Anarchists fired large fireworks and threw other dangerous objects toward the entrance and the personnel protecting it.
The mob was pushed completely out of the area of Hatfield Courthouse; FPS made two arrests during push.
Portland Police made multiple arrests and found a loaded weapon on one subject.
Two more violent anarchists were arrested, and one was found to be carrying what appears to be a pipe bomb.
Violent anarchists assaulted construction crews by targeting them with fireworks while they repaired Hatfield Building.
A joint team had to be deployed to create buffer between violent anarchists and construction crew to protect construction workers.
07/06/2020
Violent anarchists attempted to cause vision damage to personnel with lasers. Five arrests were made for assaulting law enforcement.
07/07/2020
Violent anarchists held a “Night of Rage,” in which a 400-500-person protest devolved into riots, assaulting law enforcement officers and federal property.
Approximately 200 violent anarchists began pursuing law enforcement officers to disrupt enforcement actions, assaulting them with rocks and bottles.
Around 150 violent anarchists in front of the Justice Center began attacking personnel with lasers and peppered the area with fireworks.
Three violent anarchists were arrested for attacking law enforcement.
07/08/2020
Approximately 200 violent anarchists attacked DHS law enforcement officers while apprehending a subject who was wanted for property damage.
One arrest was made after three law enforcement officers were injured.
Law enforcement officers’ personal information was publicly exposed, including FPS, ICE, and CBP personnel.
Violent anarchists continued to attack officers with lasers.
07/09/2020
Violent anarchists attacked DHS law enforcement officers while apprehending a subject who was wanted for property damage.
A violent anarchist graffitied the Hatfield courthouse.
An unidentified subject fired several shots from a gun into the air from the rear seat of a passing white SUV.
07/10/2020
Crowds of approximately 300 violent anarchists vandalized federal property and cameras with spray paint, blocked roadways, and assaulted law enforcement officers.
Three were arrested for Assault on a Federal Officer.
Violent anarchists attempted to ambush Portland Police Department PD during their shift change, but a DHS team was deployed and able to prevent any attacks.
07/11/2020
DHS law enforcement officers supported local police to help a violent anarchist who overdosed.
Four violent anarchists were arrested, including one who attempted to assault an officer with a hammer.
Violent anarchists sieged the barricade of the courthouse and tried to damage it with a large hammer.
A law enforcement officer was assaulted with blows from a hammer. Violent anarchists fought officers while they were arresting those responsible.
07/12/2020
Six violent anarchists were detained and cited.
A mob of 300 refused to comply with directions not to trespass on federal property.
Another mob of 200 individuals armed with sledgehammers, tasers and/or stun guns, gathered in Chapman Park across from the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists launched fireworks, threw fecal matter and large objects, and pointed lasers at federal law enforcement officers.
Violent anarchists deployed a plywood blockade while graffitiing the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Federal Building, before firing wrist rockets at the facility.
When an arrest team was deployed to apprehend a rioter who encroached on a police barrier and refused to leave, they were assaulted by violent anarchists.
A rioter trespassed on the steps of the Hatfield Courthouse and was confronted by federal law enforcement Officers, then swallowed a large amount of narcotics. Law enforcement called medical services after the individual started to convulse.
Despite more orders to stay off of federal property and to cease unlawful activity, FPS was forced to push back violent anarchists. The Portland Police Bureau declared the mob an unlawful assembly.
07/13/2020
Violent anarchists released personal information of federal law enforcement officers to the public, publishing names of those in Portland.
Violent anarchists continued to assault law enforcement officers with lasers, slingshots and fireworks. Others were armed with sledge hammers, tasers, and stun guns, and dragged flaming debris into the scene.
07/14/2020
Violent anarchists set a container of liquid on fire at the Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists jumped a fence and attempted to breach the Edith Green Federal Building.
Violent anarchists assaulted federal law enforcement officers with cans and other hard objects while they attempted to unblock the entrance of the Edith Green Federal Building.
07/15/2020
Violent anarchists doxed members of federal law enforcement.
Violent anarchists attempted to damage the Hatfield Courthouse by throwing objects at it and spray painting it. Numerous fireworks were also lit.
Violent anarchists trespassed on federal property and destroyed a card reader at the Justice Center.
Release Date: July 21, 2020
Bottom Line:
As they have for the past 50+ days, on the evening of Monday, July 20th violent anarchists targeted the Hatfield Federal Courthouse and federal law enforcement officers in Portland.
Attacks on federal personnel and property over the previous several days have included violent attacks on federal officers with weapons as well as efforts to start fires at the Hatfield Federal Courthouse with federal law enforcement officers inside the building. The rioting continued through Monday, when seven individuals were arrested on suspicion of federal crimes including assaulting federal officers.
Monday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 21:
Approximately 75-100 peaceful individuals protested near the Hatfield Federal Courthouse Monday evening. Those individuals departed the area around 11 p.m. without incident.
Shortly thereafter, over 1,000 people surrounded the Hatfield Federal Courthouse and began removing plywood coverings on the windows meant to protect the building and the federal officers inside, and then attempted to throw objects – some of them incendiary – through the windows at the officers.
Rioters in the crowd were kicking the doors of the federal courthouse, vandalizing the building with spray paint and blocking adjacent intersections.
Federal officers responded to this assault by deploying pepper balls and tear gas. Rioters continued their assault, throwing canned food rocks, and other projectiles at the officers.
At approximately 12:20 local time, more rioters attempted to break into the courthouse, tearing down plywood and breaking a window in the process.
FPS and DHS officers put out several fires that had been lit in the vicinity, including one at the building.
When officers responded to put out these fires, glass bottles were thrown and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were shined in their eyes. Pepper balls were again deployed in response to the assault.
One individual was also seen taking pictures of a water intake system to the Edith Green Federal Building, which is also under FPS protection. Earlier in the evening, a Twitter user tweeted “So we can shut off the water to the buildings the feds are staying in to make it a nightmare for them.”
Seven arrests were made total, two were for assaults on federal officers and five for noncompliance with lawful directions. One of the federal officers assaulted is a member of the Federal Protective Service, the other is a member of the U.S Marshals Service. Another federal officer was injured when he was struck by a glass bottle thrown by rioters.
Previous Days:
July 19-20. Violence/Vandalism and Attempted Arson on Federal Property in Portland:
Again, violent anarchists tore down the perimeter fencing around the Hatfield Federal Courthouse.
The crowd grew to an estimated 1,000.
Red, green and purple lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were aimed by rioters at federal officers through the courthouse doors while one group used a strobe light on the building. Violent anarchists attacked the building and the officers inside by throwing heavy objects and launching fireworks at the building. A commercial-grade mortar firework was fired in the vicinity of the Hatfield Courthouse front doors.
These incendiary fireworks were launched at the courthouse at the same time that rioters had barricaded the front entrance of the Courthouse with sections of the torn down fence, potentially trapping federal officers inside.
In order to protect themselves and their fellow officers, law enforcement used pepper balls to disperse the violent crowd.
An individual was taken into custody on suspicion of arson and trespassing for lighting a fire in the plaza of the Hatfield Federal Courthouse. DHS Officers extinguished the fire and the individual is pending charges..
Violent anarchists targeted surveillance cameras around the Hatfield Courthouse, rendering them inoperable.
The U.S. Marshals Service reported communications jamming last night, which may have caused significant problems with their radio communications. This was the first reported instance of jamming since the riots have started.
July 18-19. Violence/Defacing of Government Property in Portland:
ACBP Officer was injured when he was struck with a projectile from a suspected “wrist rocket” causing a laceration requiring sutures to his leg.
Violent anarchists tore down newly erected fence protecting the Hatfield Federal Courthouse. The city fencing was also removed from the city parks that have been used as a staging area for the violent crowds.
A bomb squad had to be called in after Federal Protective Service reported a suspicious device located in front of the Hatfield Courthouse, described as a small device tied to the fence line by a white rope. Agents determined the device was an armed, commercially available smoke signaling device. It was rendered safe and removed.
A second device found to have damaged the plywood attached to the Hatfield Courthouse door. This device was analyzed and determined to be a commercially available pyrotechnic, which could have caused a fire inside of the federal building.
Portland Riots Read-Out: July 22
Release Date: July 22, 2020
Bottom Line:
As they have for the past 53 days, violent anarchists continue to riot on the streets of Portland as federal law enforcement officers work diligently and honorably to enforce federal law by defending federal property and the lives of their fellow officers.
Attacks on federal personnel and property overnight have included attacks on Law Enforcement officers with commercial grade fireworks, hard projectiles, and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness. Last night violence was even more aggressive than previous nights as rioters once again tried to set fire to the federal courthouse and actively tried to breach the entrance of the courthouse. Rioters are also employing tactics that force federal officers to leave the Hatfield Federal Courthouse, setting them up to be attacked with lasers and projectiles.
The Past 24 Hours:
Around 7 p.m. local time a rioter attacked the Hatfield Federal Courthouse.
There were well over 1,000 protesters gathered at the courthouse by 9:30; no DHS action was taken at that time as the crowd remained peaceful. Despite a no-fly zone around the courthouse, a drone was spotted in use.
Around 10:20 p.m. local time, however, violent anarchists began their nightly assault of the courthouse. Rioters began to barricade the front of the courthouse and assaulted officers inside of the courthouse with lasers – which can cause permanent blindness.
After repeated attacks from rioters, the plywood covering doors at the front of the courthouse began to buckle. A group of rioters also vandalized the south entrance to the courthouse with spray paint.
In response to the rioters’ assault, federal officers were forced to leave the building in order to repel the mob. When they did so, they were immediately assaulted with lasers and a variety of other objects designed to inflict harm.
Crowd control measures were deployed to try and redirect the large amount of people in the courthouse vicinity. Rioters responded by using cars to block movement on the street.
Rioters then began using wooden boards to block the main courthouse entrance with officers inside. They also hurled projectiles at the front of the courthouse and charged the doors. There were also reports of individuals with baseball bats and a shopping cart full of bricks in front of the courthouse. DHS officers tried to direct the crowd away from the courthouse and were once again attacked by lasers.
Around midnight rioters attempted to set the courthouse on fire, as they have done numerous times before. They also threw smoke bombs into the flames causing the interior of the courthouse to fill with smoke. In response, a team of federal officers was forced to leave the building, taking one individual into custody. When they did, a rioter threw a bag filled with hard objects at officers.
Around 12:40 a.m. local time violent extremi
Release Date: July 16, 2020
“The city of Portland has been under siege for 47 straight days by a violent mob while local political leaders refuse to restore order to protect their city. Each night, lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property, including the federal courthouse, and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it.
“A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice - to attack it is to attack America. Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community. This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day.
“This siege can end if state and local officials decide to take appropriate action instead of refusing to enforce the law. DHS will not abdicate its solemn duty to protect federal facilities and those within them. Again, I reiterate the Department’s offer to assist local and state leaders to bring an end to the violence perpetuated by anarchists,” said Acting Secretary Chad Wolf
Below is a snapshot of the lawless destruction and violence of the past several weeks that Department of Homeland Security and its subcomponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Federal Protective Service have faced:
05/29/2020
Violent anarchists broke a front window at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Overall, the cost of damages on federal property done by the violent mob this first night was estimated at $5,000.
05/30/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the BPA Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists graffitied the 911 Federal Building.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Pioneer Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Gus J. Solomon Courthouse.
06/01/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists graffitied The Pioneer Courthouse.
Violent anarchists graffitied The Gus J Solomon Courthouse.
06/02/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the U.S. Custom House.
06/06/2020
Violent anarchists destroyed fencing surrounding federal property.
06/07/2020
Violent anarchists damaged and breached the fence around the Hatfield Courthouse.
Portland Police were forced to deploy crowd control spray to disperse a crowd that was throwing animal seed at officers.
06/08/2020
Violent anarchists broke a window at the Hatfield Courthouse while pelting the building with objects.
Violent anarchists cut a hole in the fence surrounding Hatfield Courthouse.
06/10/2020
Violent anarchists removed the entire fence around Hatfield Courthouse and graffitied its front columns.
Violent anarchists attempted to remove wooden barriers from a window on the Hatfield Courthouse.
06/11/2020
Violent anarchists dismantled a section of the fence protecting the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Federal Building.
06/13/2020
Violent anarchists destroyed the card reader at the Hatfield Courthouse by ripping it off its mount.
Violent anarchists destroyed the fence at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists threw metal pipes at the Hatfield Courthouse, causing Portland Police to issue a disbursal warning for unlawful assembly.
06/17/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied the Hatfield Courthouse.
06/20/2020
Among a group of over 400 protesters marching in front of the Pioneer Courthouse, violent anarchists attempted to cause eye damage to officers with commercial grade lasers.
Violent anarchists graffitied the Gus J. Solomon Courthouse.
06/25/2020
Violent anarchists vandalized an FPS camera at the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists breached the fence of the Justice Center, adjacent to the courthouse.
06/30/2020
Violent anarchists ripped down plywood covering the windows at the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Building, before breaking the windows.
7/01/2020
Violent anarchists graffitied new plywood covering the windows at the Hatfield Courthouse and ripped down plywood on the other side of the building.
A group of over 200 violent anarchists blocked access to the building and proceeded to launch aerial fireworks at federal property.
07/02/2020
Violent anarchists broke a front window to the Hatfield Courthouse and attempted to enter the building.
Violent anarchists refused orders to vacate the Hatfield Courthouse area, and instead launched fireworks and threw objects at officers, while attempting to cause eye damage with lasers. One explosive firework was shot into the courthouse.
FPS law enforcement officers were forced to utilized crowd control measures for safety.
07/03/2020
After ongoing riots around the Hatfield Courthouse, crowds were dispersed only to make a return later into the night.
Violent Anarchists broke the front window of the Hatfield U.S. Courthouse and shot fireworks into the building.
Violent anarchists firebombed the building. Federal law enforcement extinguished the fire.
07/04/2020
Around 1,000 violent anarchists spray painted, threw rocks, and shot fireworks (including mortar style fireworks) at the Hatfield Courthouse. They also destroyed a security camera at the facility.
A CBP team supporting FPS at the courthouse arrested suspects from the graffiti and camera vandalism incidents.
The mob continued to throw rocks and paint-filled balloons, while attempting to breach the doors.
Teams were forced to utilize crowd control measures for safety.
Multiple individuals were seen carrying rifles, including the driver of a vehicle who attempted to strike a Portland Police Bureau officer with his car in front of the Hatfield Courthouse.
07/05/2020
A hostile crowd of about 250 violent anarchists returned to the vicinity of Hatfield Courthouse to vandalize and attack numerous facilities and police, while failing to comply with dispersal order.
Violent anarchists surrounded and blocked law enforcement from the area as extremists proceeded to attack police with thrown projectiles and large mortar style fireworks.
Two Portland Police Bureau officers were injured by the crowd (possible concussion).
Portland Police Bureau took five into custody for directing lasers against aircraft.
Violent anarchists set fires in front of Hatfield Courthouse and Chapman park.
At the entrance of Hatfield Courthouse, Violent Anarchists fired large fireworks and threw other dangerous objects toward the entrance and the personnel protecting it.
The mob was pushed completely out of the area of Hatfield Courthouse; FPS made two arrests during push.
Portland Police made multiple arrests and found a loaded weapon on one subject.
Two more violent anarchists were arrested, and one was found to be carrying what appears to be a pipe bomb.
Violent anarchists assaulted construction crews by targeting them with fireworks while they repaired Hatfield Building.
A joint team had to be deployed to create buffer between violent anarchists and construction crew to protect construction workers.
07/06/2020
Violent anarchists attempted to cause vision damage to personnel with lasers. Five arrests were made for assaulting law enforcement.
07/07/2020
Violent anarchists held a “Night of Rage,” in which a 400-500-person protest devolved into riots, assaulting law enforcement officers and federal property.
Approximately 200 violent anarchists began pursuing law enforcement officers to disrupt enforcement actions, assaulting them with rocks and bottles.
Around 150 violent anarchists in front of the Justice Center began attacking personnel with lasers and peppered the area with fireworks.
Three violent anarchists were arrested for attacking law enforcement.
07/08/2020
Approximately 200 violent anarchists attacked DHS law enforcement officers while apprehending a subject who was wanted for property damage.
One arrest was made after three law enforcement officers were injured.
Law enforcement officers’ personal information was publicly exposed, including FPS, ICE, and CBP personnel.
Violent anarchists continued to attack officers with lasers.
07/09/2020
Violent anarchists attacked DHS law enforcement officers while apprehending a subject who was wanted for property damage.
A violent anarchist graffitied the Hatfield courthouse.
An unidentified subject fired several shots from a gun into the air from the rear seat of a passing white SUV.
07/10/2020
Crowds of approximately 300 violent anarchists vandalized federal property and cameras with spray paint, blocked roadways, and assaulted law enforcement officers.
Three were arrested for Assault on a Federal Officer.
Violent anarchists attempted to ambush Portland Police Department PD during their shift change, but a DHS team was deployed and able to prevent any attacks.
07/11/2020
DHS law enforcement officers supported local police to help a violent anarchist who overdosed.
Four violent anarchists were arrested, including one who attempted to assault an officer with a hammer.
Violent anarchists sieged the barricade of the courthouse and tried to damage it with a large hammer.
A law enforcement officer was assaulted with blows from a hammer. Violent anarchists fought officers while they were arresting those responsible.
07/12/2020
Six violent anarchists were detained and cited.
A mob of 300 refused to comply with directions not to trespass on federal property.
Another mob of 200 individuals armed with sledgehammers, tasers and/or stun guns, gathered in Chapman Park across from the Hatfield Courthouse.
Violent anarchists launched fireworks, threw fecal matter and large objects, and pointed lasers at federal law enforcement officers.
Violent anarchists deployed a plywood blockade while graffitiing the Edith Green-Wenell Wyatt Federal Building, before firing wrist rockets at the facility.
When an arrest team was deployed to apprehend a rioter who encroached on a police barrier and refused to leave, they were assaulted by violent anarchists.
A rioter trespassed on the steps of the Hatfield Courthouse and was confronted by federal law enforcement Officers, then swallowed a large amount of narcotics. Law enforcement called medical services after the individual started to convulse.
Despite more orders to stay off of federal property and to cease unlawful activity, FPS was forced to push back violent anarchists. The Portland Police Bureau declared the mob an unlawful assembly.
07/13/2020
Violent anarchists released personal information of federal law enforcement officers to the public, publishing names of those in Portland.
Violent anarchists continued to assault law enforcement officers with lasers, slingshots and fireworks. Others were armed with sledge hammers, tasers, and stun guns, and dragged flaming debris into the scene.
07/14/2020
Violent anarchists set a container of liquid on fire at the Terry Schrunk Plaza.
Violent anarchists jumped a fence and attempted to breach the Edith Green Federal Building.
Violent anarchists assaulted federal law enforcement officers with cans and other hard objects while they attempted to unblock the entrance of the Edith Green Federal Building.
07/15/2020
Violent anarchists doxed members of federal law enforcement.
Violent anarchists attempted to damage the Hatfield Courthouse by throwing objects at it and spray painting it. Numerous fireworks were also lit.
Violent anarchists trespassed on federal property and destroyed a card reader at the Justice Center.
Release Date: July 21, 2020
Bottom Line:
As they have for the past 50+ days, on the evening of Monday, July 20th violent anarchists targeted the Hatfield Federal Courthouse and federal law enforcement officers in Portland.
Attacks on federal personnel and property over the previous several days have included violent attacks on federal officers with weapons as well as efforts to start fires at the Hatfield Federal Courthouse with federal law enforcement officers inside the building. The rioting continued through Monday, when seven individuals were arrested on suspicion of federal crimes including assaulting federal officers.
Monday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 21:
Approximately 75-100 peaceful individuals protested near the Hatfield Federal Courthouse Monday evening. Those individuals departed the area around 11 p.m. without incident.
Shortly thereafter, over 1,000 people surrounded the Hatfield Federal Courthouse and began removing plywood coverings on the windows meant to protect the building and the federal officers inside, and then attempted to throw objects – some of them incendiary – through the windows at the officers.
Rioters in the crowd were kicking the doors of the federal courthouse, vandalizing the building with spray paint and blocking adjacent intersections.
Federal officers responded to this assault by deploying pepper balls and tear gas. Rioters continued their assault, throwing canned food rocks, and other projectiles at the officers.
At approximately 12:20 local time, more rioters attempted to break into the courthouse, tearing down plywood and breaking a window in the process.
FPS and DHS officers put out several fires that had been lit in the vicinity, including one at the building.
When officers responded to put out these fires, glass bottles were thrown and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were shined in their eyes. Pepper balls were again deployed in response to the assault.
One individual was also seen taking pictures of a water intake system to the Edith Green Federal Building, which is also under FPS protection. Earlier in the evening, a Twitter user tweeted “So we can shut off the water to the buildings the feds are staying in to make it a nightmare for them.”
Seven arrests were made total, two were for assaults on federal officers and five for noncompliance with lawful directions. One of the federal officers assaulted is a member of the Federal Protective Service, the other is a member of the U.S Marshals Service. Another federal officer was injured when he was struck by a glass bottle thrown by rioters.
Previous Days:
July 19-20. Violence/Vandalism and Attempted Arson on Federal Property in Portland:
Again, violent anarchists tore down the perimeter fencing around the Hatfield Federal Courthouse.
The crowd grew to an estimated 1,000.
Red, green and purple lasers – which can cause permanent blindness – were aimed by rioters at federal officers through the courthouse doors while one group used a strobe light on the building. Violent anarchists attacked the building and the officers inside by throwing heavy objects and launching fireworks at the building. A commercial-grade mortar firework was fired in the vicinity of the Hatfield Courthouse front doors.
These incendiary fireworks were launched at the courthouse at the same time that rioters had barricaded the front entrance of the Courthouse with sections of the torn down fence, potentially trapping federal officers inside.
In order to protect themselves and their fellow officers, law enforcement used pepper balls to disperse the violent crowd.
An individual was taken into custody on suspicion of arson and trespassing for lighting a fire in the plaza of the Hatfield Federal Courthouse. DHS Officers extinguished the fire and the individual is pending charges..
Violent anarchists targeted surveillance cameras around the Hatfield Courthouse, rendering them inoperable.
The U.S. Marshals Service reported communications jamming last night, which may have caused significant problems with their radio communications. This was the first reported instance of jamming since the riots have started.
July 18-19. Violence/Defacing of Government Property in Portland:
ACBP Officer was injured when he was struck with a projectile from a suspected “wrist rocket” causing a laceration requiring sutures to his leg.
Violent anarchists tore down newly erected fence protecting the Hatfield Federal Courthouse. The city fencing was also removed from the city parks that have been used as a staging area for the violent crowds.
A bomb squad had to be called in after Federal Protective Service reported a suspicious device located in front of the Hatfield Courthouse, described as a small device tied to the fence line by a white rope. Agents determined the device was an armed, commercially available smoke signaling device. It was rendered safe and removed.
A second device found to have damaged the plywood attached to the Hatfield Courthouse door. This device was analyzed and determined to be a commercially available pyrotechnic, which could have caused a fire inside of the federal building.
Portland Riots Read-Out: July 22
Release Date: July 22, 2020
Bottom Line:
As they have for the past 53 days, violent anarchists continue to riot on the streets of Portland as federal law enforcement officers work diligently and honorably to enforce federal law by defending federal property and the lives of their fellow officers.
Attacks on federal personnel and property overnight have included attacks on Law Enforcement officers with commercial grade fireworks, hard projectiles, and lasers – which can cause permanent blindness. Last night violence was even more aggressive than previous nights as rioters once again tried to set fire to the federal courthouse and actively tried to breach the entrance of the courthouse. Rioters are also employing tactics that force federal officers to leave the Hatfield Federal Courthouse, setting them up to be attacked with lasers and projectiles.
The Past 24 Hours:
Around 7 p.m. local time a rioter attacked the Hatfield Federal Courthouse.
There were well over 1,000 protesters gathered at the courthouse by 9:30; no DHS action was taken at that time as the crowd remained peaceful. Despite a no-fly zone around the courthouse, a drone was spotted in use.
Around 10:20 p.m. local time, however, violent anarchists began their nightly assault of the courthouse. Rioters began to barricade the front of the courthouse and assaulted officers inside of the courthouse with lasers – which can cause permanent blindness.
After repeated attacks from rioters, the plywood covering doors at the front of the courthouse began to buckle. A group of rioters also vandalized the south entrance to the courthouse with spray paint.
In response to the rioters’ assault, federal officers were forced to leave the building in order to repel the mob. When they did so, they were immediately assaulted with lasers and a variety of other objects designed to inflict harm.
Crowd control measures were deployed to try and redirect the large amount of people in the courthouse vicinity. Rioters responded by using cars to block movement on the street.
Rioters then began using wooden boards to block the main courthouse entrance with officers inside. They also hurled projectiles at the front of the courthouse and charged the doors. There were also reports of individuals with baseball bats and a shopping cart full of bricks in front of the courthouse. DHS officers tried to direct the crowd away from the courthouse and were once again attacked by lasers.
Around midnight rioters attempted to set the courthouse on fire, as they have done numerous times before. They also threw smoke bombs into the flames causing the interior of the courthouse to fill with smoke. In response, a team of federal officers was forced to leave the building, taking one individual into custody. When they did, a rioter threw a bag filled with hard objects at officers.
Around 12:40 a.m. local time violent extremi
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 Is the DHS the state governor of Oregon though? They're not. So, did the state governor ask for federal agents with no badges to detain protesters, Yes or No? It's not that difficult to answer.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User Blind obedience to your masters. Why am I not surprised...
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 You're blindly obedient to Trump. Not thinking twice about what he says or does that's wrong or unjust. So I'm not surprised that you agree with the authoritarianism that he's doing.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User LOL, most interesting you approve of two months of destruction of government and private property, assaulting Federal Law Enforcement officers, and terrorizing innocent civilians. Fine folks you goddamndemocrats are, supporting insurrection since 1861
QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@sunsporter1649
Blind obedience to your masters.
Imagine attacking someone with that while literally licking boot 😂🤣
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 There's nothing justifiable about sending unidentified federal agents to terrorize people all because some buildings were burned and some law enforcement officers were attacked. That's why the Trump administration will be investigated for the over use of force against Portland protesters.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User Keep supporting insurrection, it amuses us
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 I don’t support it show me in my replies to you where I said I do?
SW-User
@sunsporter1649 Really what’s funny is the anti lockdown protesters did just that, started an uprising against authority for the lockdown of their states with Trump encouraging them on and that was widely supported by Trump supporters.
sunsporter1649 · 70-79, M
@SW-User And how many Federal Buildings were attacked by the freedom loving Conservatives?
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