https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/portland-leaders- reaffirm-sanctuary-status-encourage-peaceful-protest/283-5eecfc0d-02fa- 4d87-9313-c593cc39f357
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Police Chief Bob Day
— along with other city and county leaders — came together on Friday
to express their support for the local immigrant community while
reaffirming Portland's sanctuary status.
They also encouraged unity and urged peaceful protest this weekend, as multiple "No Kings" anti-Trump rallies are planned to be held across
the Portland metro area and the nation. The "No Kings" rallies
coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday and his requested
military parade in D.C.
The news conference and rallies come amid recent arrests in which at
least four asylum seekers were detained outside Portland Immigration
Court. The arrests are part of ongoing federal immigration enforcement
raids happening across the U.S. as Trump follows through with his
promise of mass deportations.
Protests continued Friday morning outside the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Portland, where Briana Nathanielsz said, "I've been here a couple days now, and we will be
here all weekend."
Nathanielsz's friend's dad was detained in Newberg this week.
"Yesterday, Elandra came out from ICE building, crying," she said. "We
all hugged her here — very peaceful protest — and her dad was taken in Newberg on his way to work. He just opened a vineyard, his own
business this year."
'SCARED AND FRUSTRATED': Arrest of 2 men in Newberg sparks fear,
anxiety in Newberg community
Nathanielsz said her friend's dad was taken to the ICE facility in
Tacoma, Wash.
"Ruining families unnecessarily... he was a dad. It's sick. It's
awful," she said.
Across the city, local officials condemned these federal efforts.
"Right now, communities in this country and across Multnomah County
are under direct attack from a federal administration that is hostile
to the values that we hold dear," said Multnomah County Chair Jessica
Vega Pederson.
"This is not a theoretical harm. This is a harm happening right here,
right now, to families in our community, and it is not acceptable,"
added Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
"As a proud sanctuary city in a sanctuary state, we are committed to protecting the rights and dignity of those who live here, working
together to strengthen our community," Wilson said during the press conference. "We remain in constant dialogue with Gov. Tina Kotek and
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, carefully monitoring national events
and accessing their impact on Portland."
Wilson said that the city of Portland will not obstruct federal law- enforcement operations.
"At the same time, the Portland Police Bureau exists to serve and
protect our community," Wilson said. "Our officers will not be used as
agents of ICE."
Portland Police Chief Bob Day said he's commonly asked why police
officers are at protests.
"We are not at these events to arrest people," Day said. "We are not
at these events to try and agitate. We're not at these events to
inflame. We're at these events for prevention and for service for all
of Portlanders."
Watch the full news conference below:
Kotek shared a statement Friday afternoon.
"I support Oregonians' right to peacefully demonstrate — it is a
cornerstone of American democracy. Please know I will do everything in
our power to protect the rights and safety of our residents —
including the rights and safety of our immigrant communities," Kotek
said. "Violence, harm to public safety workers, destruction of
property, or any illegal activity whatsoever will not be tolerated.
State and local law enforcement have my full support to hold
individuals who cross these lines accountable."
Kotek went on to say that she believes these types of acts "undermine
the very values we are striving to uphold in Oregon and fracture our communities in the process. We are asking all Oregonians to remain
safe, vigilant and to report any criminal activity."
Though city and state officials stressed the right to free speech and defending the community, they also reiterated that "violence,
destruction and obstruction carry consequences," Wilson warned.
This week, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem declared
that those "purposely endangering our ICE agents and our
law-enforcement officers and their families will be prosecuted for
what they are doing as far as perpetuating violence on them."
This comes after 10 were arrested Thursday night outside the Portland
ICE building for arson and disorderly conduct, among other offenses. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez confirmed that they
will be prosecuted.
"If you assault someone, if you burn things, if you decide to break
things, you're going to deal with me," he said.
But many residents, like Nathanielsz, said they intend to only
"peacefully show up and protest against these mass deportations."
"Leroy N. Soetoro" <leroysoetoro@americans-first.com> wrote in news:lnsB304A0826A4B06F089P2473@0.0.0.3:
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/portland-leaders-
reaffirm-sanctuary-status-encourage-peaceful-protest/283-5eecfc0d-02fa-
4d87-9313-c593cc39f357
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Police Chief Bob Day
— along with other city and county leaders — came together on Friday
to express their support for the local immigrant community while
reaffirming Portland's sanctuary status.
They also encouraged unity and urged peaceful protest this weekend, as
multiple "No Kings" anti-Trump rallies are planned to be held across
the Portland metro area and the nation. The "No Kings" rallies
coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday and his requested
military parade in D.C.
The news conference and rallies come amid recent arrests in which at
least four asylum seekers were detained outside Portland Immigration
Court. The arrests are part of ongoing federal immigration enforcement
raids happening across the U.S. as Trump follows through with his
promise of mass deportations.
Protests continued Friday morning outside the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Portland, where Briana
Nathanielsz said, "I've been here a couple days now, and we will be
here all weekend."
Nathanielsz's friend's dad was detained in Newberg this week.
"Yesterday, Elandra came out from ICE building, crying," she said. "We
all hugged her here — very peaceful protest — and her dad was taken in
Newberg on his way to work. He just opened a vineyard, his own
business this year."
'SCARED AND FRUSTRATED': Arrest of 2 men in Newberg sparks fear,
anxiety in Newberg community
Nathanielsz said her friend's dad was taken to the ICE facility in
Tacoma, Wash.
"Ruining families unnecessarily... he was a dad. It's sick. It's
awful," she said.
Across the city, local officials condemned these federal efforts.
"Right now, communities in this country and across Multnomah County
are under direct attack from a federal administration that is hostile
to the values that we hold dear," said Multnomah County Chair Jessica
Vega Pederson.
"This is not a theoretical harm. This is a harm happening right here,
right now, to families in our community, and it is not acceptable,"
added Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
"As a proud sanctuary city in a sanctuary state, we are committed to
protecting the rights and dignity of those who live here, working
together to strengthen our community," Wilson said during the press
conference. "We remain in constant dialogue with Gov. Tina Kotek and
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, carefully monitoring national events
and accessing their impact on Portland."
Wilson said that the city of Portland will not obstruct federal law-
enforcement operations.
"At the same time, the Portland Police Bureau exists to serve and
protect our community," Wilson said. "Our officers will not be used as
agents of ICE."
Portland Police Chief Bob Day said he's commonly asked why police
officers are at protests.
"We are not at these events to arrest people," Day said. "We are not
at these events to try and agitate. We're not at these events to
inflame. We're at these events for prevention and for service for all
of Portlanders."
Watch the full news conference below:
Kotek shared a statement Friday afternoon.
"I support Oregonians' right to peacefully demonstrate — it is a
cornerstone of American democracy. Please know I will do everything in
our power to protect the rights and safety of our residents —
including the rights and safety of our immigrant communities," Kotek
said. "Violence, harm to public safety workers, destruction of
property, or any illegal activity whatsoever will not be tolerated.
State and local law enforcement have my full support to hold
individuals who cross these lines accountable."
Kotek went on to say that she believes these types of acts "undermine
the very values we are striving to uphold in Oregon and fracture our
communities in the process. We are asking all Oregonians to remain
safe, vigilant and to report any criminal activity."
Though city and state officials stressed the right to free speech and
defending the community, they also reiterated that "violence,
destruction and obstruction carry consequences," Wilson warned.
This week, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem declared
that those "purposely endangering our ICE agents and our
law-enforcement officers and their families will be prosecuted for
what they are doing as far as perpetuating violence on them."
This comes after 10 were arrested Thursday night outside the Portland
ICE building for arson and disorderly conduct, among other offenses.
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez confirmed that they
will be prosecuted.
"If you assault someone, if you burn things, if you decide to break
things, you're going to deal with me," he said.
But many residents, like Nathanielsz, said they intend to only
"peacefully show up and protest against these mass deportations."
A lot of these protests are completely peaceful until the cops start a
riot.
"Leroy N. Soetoro" <leroysoetoro@americans-first.com> wrote in news:lnsB304A0826A4B06F089P2473@0.0.0.3:
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/portland-leaders-
reaffirm-sanctuary-status-encourage-peaceful-protest/283-5eecfc0d-02fa-
4d87-9313-c593cc39f357
PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and Police Chief Bob Day
- along with other city and county leaders - came together on Friday
to express their support for the local immigrant community while
reaffirming Portland's sanctuary status.
They also encouraged unity and urged peaceful protest this weekend, as
multiple "No Kings" anti-Trump rallies are planned to be held across
the Portland metro area and the nation. The "No Kings" rallies
coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday and his requested
military parade in D.C.
The news conference and rallies come amid recent arrests in which at
least four asylum seekers were detained outside Portland Immigration
Court. The arrests are part of ongoing federal immigration enforcement
raids happening across the U.S. as Trump follows through with his
promise of mass deportations.
Protests continued Friday morning outside the U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Portland, where Briana
Nathanielsz said, "I've been here a couple days now, and we will be
here all weekend."
Nathanielsz's friend's dad was detained in Newberg this week.
"Yesterday, Elandra came out from ICE building, crying," she said. "We
all hugged her here - very peaceful protest - and her dad was taken in
Newberg on his way to work. He just opened a vineyard, his own
business this year."
'SCARED AND FRUSTRATED': Arrest of 2 men in Newberg sparks fear,
anxiety in Newberg community
Nathanielsz said her friend's dad was taken to the ICE facility in
Tacoma, Wash.
"Ruining families unnecessarily... he was a dad. It's sick. It's
awful," she said.
Across the city, local officials condemned these federal efforts.
"Right now, communities in this country and across Multnomah County
are under direct attack from a federal administration that is hostile
to the values that we hold dear," said Multnomah County Chair Jessica
Vega Pederson.
"This is not a theoretical harm. This is a harm happening right here,
right now, to families in our community, and it is not acceptable,"
added Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
"As a proud sanctuary city in a sanctuary state, we are committed to
protecting the rights and dignity of those who live here, working
together to strengthen our community," Wilson said during the press
conference. "We remain in constant dialogue with Gov. Tina Kotek and
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, carefully monitoring national events
and accessing their impact on Portland."
Wilson said that the city of Portland will not obstruct federal law-
enforcement operations.
"At the same time, the Portland Police Bureau exists to serve and
protect our community," Wilson said. "Our officers will not be used as
agents of ICE."
Portland Police Chief Bob Day said he's commonly asked why police
officers are at protests.
"We are not at these events to arrest people," Day said. "We are not
at these events to try and agitate. We're not at these events to
inflame. We're at these events for prevention and for service for all
of Portlanders."
Watch the full news conference below:
Kotek shared a statement Friday afternoon.
"I support Oregonians' right to peacefully demonstrate - it is a
cornerstone of American democracy. Please know I will do everything in
our power to protect the rights and safety of our residents -
including the rights and safety of our immigrant communities," Kotek
said. "Violence, harm to public safety workers, destruction of
property, or any illegal activity whatsoever will not be tolerated.
State and local law enforcement have my full support to hold
individuals who cross these lines accountable."
Kotek went on to say that she believes these types of acts "undermine
the very values we are striving to uphold in Oregon and fracture our
communities in the process. We are asking all Oregonians to remain
safe, vigilant and to report any criminal activity."
Though city and state officials stressed the right to free speech and
defending the community, they also reiterated that "violence,
destruction and obstruction carry consequences," Wilson warned.
This week, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem declared
that those "purposely endangering our ICE agents and our
law-enforcement officers and their families will be prosecuted for
what they are doing as far as perpetuating violence on them."
This comes after 10 were arrested Thursday night outside the Portland
ICE building for arson and disorderly conduct, among other offenses.
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez confirmed that they
will be prosecuted.
"If you assault someone, if you burn things, if you decide to break
things, you're going to deal with me," he said.
But many residents, like Nathanielsz, said they intend to only
"peacefully show up and protest against these mass deportations."
A lot of these protests are completely peaceful until the cops start a
riot.
On 20 Jun 2025, Baxter <bax02_spamblock@baxcode.com> posted some news:1034qa3$a1ak$3@dont-email.me:
A lot of these protests are completely peaceful until the cops start a
riot.
Odd how visual evidence seems in conflict with your observation.
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