For the health of the IFA community you must agree that you will evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any Content, and that under no circumstances will IFA be liable in any way. Please understand that all postings, messages, text, files, images, photos, video, sounds, or other materials ( Content) posted on, transmitted through, or linked from this website, are the sole responsibility of the person from whom such Content originated. Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe or shopping center. Riots, however, are not protected speech. In an interview with Willamette Week shortly before he entered office at the height of rioting in August 2020, Schmidt said: I think that when you look historically at this nation, its during these protests when weve gotten some of the changes that we are proudest of in our nations history. We've received your submission. Portland gunfight fuels alarm over growing use of weapons at rallies Violent protesters tear through Portland, cause more than $500K in damages. Antifa welcomes new rioters coming to town like a host city for a convention. The group lit a dumpster on fire while marching down a street in downtown Portland on Oct. 12, according to police. The anticipated violent outbreaks didnt materialize until the night after the election though. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/M21iOcDfLa. Listen to her twice weekly Adult in the Room Podcast. Find her at VictoriaTaft.com Parler, MeWe, Minds,Locals, Twitter & Facebook. This web site may provide links to external web sites maintained by individuals or organizations external to Intercessors for America. Portland, Oregon CNN Fireworks, flares, pepper spray and projectiles like soda cans flew between far-right and counterprotesters in Oregon over the weekend, with protesters stopping several. But now, the same people who spit on, poop on, stomp on, beat up people with, and set fire to American flags are recasting themselves as patriots. Tell a friend or family member where youre going. The mobs are deployed to cause chaos and misdirection, as they were in Portland and elsewhere in the months leading up and after the 2016 presidential election. Theyll cancel church, but not the riots. If they really want to be out here until 6 a.m., then I guess thats what were going to do until they stop., Were going to dance in the street, he said. In addition to felony riot and criminal mischief charges, he is charged with four counts of unlawful possession of a destructive device at the Jan. 20 riot. The decision by Portland police to hold fast to a hands-off approach to political skirmishes that ended Sunday with gunfire drew widespread criticism as the city continues to struggle with its . The city will also likely set its new modern high for homicides, as it is well on pace to pass its 1987 record. About 150 people . It took more than just peaceful protests to get the governments attention. Intercessors for America disclaims any liability or responsibility for acts, omissions, or conduct by you or any other party using its online web tools. Police officers inside thought theyd die that night and if theyd stayed they would have. But the fight wasnt over; it just evolved. Hernandez is charged with three counts of destruction of government property. Indeed, the only remonstrance issued was over people burning down black-owned businesses their own house as he put it, because burning your own stuff never makes sense. As denunciations go, it was a rambling nothing-burger. No one was hurt. They shattered windows and graffitied buildings of several businesses and government facilities, according to Portland police, who arrested five people including one man whos accused of pulling a butterfly knife out on a cop. Federal officers beat a Navy veteran with batons. misleading, or libelous language. At all. For media inquiries write: [emailprotected]. What to know about bank failures, MultCo details auto, retail theft task forces, Man who lost wife, son in mass shooting tells story, Greater Idaho group plans counter-rally in Wallowa, Street racers burn rubber in North Portland, Student rides tank to prom at Portland Art Museum, VIDEO: Mt. Three investigations, including one by Obama Attorney General Eric Holder, showed that wasnt true. Now that the antifa hard cider hang out Cider Riot! is out of business, you can help out the organized Riot Ribs food cart to make food for hungry rioters. However, Muhammad was re-arrested on May 28 and taken into federal custody on separate federal charges of possession of unregistered destructive devices, engaging in civil disorder and obstructing law enforcement and using explosives to commit a federal felony.