A riot was declared after some people attacked the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building on Southwest Macadam Avenue.
But the violence reached its peak in July when federal agents from several law enforcement agencies were deployed to the city by the Trump administration to protect federal buildings.
Their presence fired up protesters, prompting larger crowds to turn up to protest outside a U.S. courthouse—and saw federal agents regularly and indiscriminately fire tear gas and impact munitions at people. The actions of federal agents also drew condemnation after videos circulated showing they were sweeping up protesters in unmarked vehicles far from federal property.
Portland police are seen in riot gear during a standoff with protesters in Portland, Oregon on August 16, 2020.Local and state officials said the federal agents were exacerbating the situation and called for them to leave, and the Justice Department ultimately withdrew federal forces at the end of July.
Since then, Trump has repeatedly suggested the federal government could deploy agents to Portland again as well as other cities."The Democrats have to start enforcing Law and Order in their cities and states. New York City, Chicago and Portland are a total DISASTER!" he tweeted on Tuesday.
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