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Published: 24 July 2020

In this Monday, July 20, 2020, file photo, Romeo Ceasar holds a sign during a Black Lives Matter protest in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File) 

State Sen. Lew Frederick, who's dodged pepper balls fired by federal agents, said the Trump administration “miscalculated” if it thought it could end the demonstrations with a show of force.

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Published: 23 July 2020

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New five-year initiative surprises recipients.

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Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 23 July 2020

Mayor Ted Wheeler speaks to people gathered in downtown Portland, Ore., Wednesday, July 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus) 

Wheeler has opposed federal agents’ presence in Oregon’s largest city, but has faced harsh criticism from many sides and his presence wasn’t welcomed by many demonstrators.

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Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 22 July 2020

Federal officers disperse Black Lives Matter protesters outside the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/NoahFederal officers disperse Black Lives Matter protesters outside the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) Berger) 

The motion asks the judge to immediately command federal officers in Portland to stop detaining protesters without probable cause, to identify themselves before arresting anyone and to explain why an arrest is taking place.

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Published: 21 July 2020

 

The Oregon Health Authority has reported 299 additional confirmed and presumptive coronavirus cases in the state

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Written by GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 21 July 2020

Protesters projected these words on the front of the Multnomah County Justice Center, Monday, July 20, 2020 in Portland, Ore (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus) 

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said in court papers that masked federal officers have arrested people on the street, far from the courthouse, with no probable cause and whisked them away in unmarked cars.

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Written by ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 19 July 2020

 

Wheeler and Hardesty say federal presence making situation worse as fires downtown and rock throwing in North Portland lead to Saturday's protest being labelled a riot

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Written by By ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press

Published: 18 July 2020

 

Mayor Ted Wheeler protests and state files lawsuit alleging civilrights violations after militarized federal agents detain people on streets

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Published: 17 July 2020

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Organization seeks to block federal law enforcement attacks on journalists, legal observers in Portland

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Written by ANDREW SELSKY and GILLIAN FLACCUS

Published: 17 July 2020

Police stand as protesters gather during a demonstration, Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Portland, Ore. (Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP) 

Federal agents in green camouflage uniforms have been taking into custody people in the streets of Portland, not close to federal property