News about Portland

In moments of dissent, there are always those who rush in to score political points. But this isn’t a moment for politics. This is a moment for clarity. So, let me be clear: Peaceful protest is protected in America. Violent protest is not protected. It’s against the law.

Today, President Biden delivered remarks on college campus protests. In America, we respect and protect the right of people to make their voices heard. But it must be done without violence, destruction, and hate. pic.twitter.com/K32HfRifFN

I support the right to freedom of expression, but criminal destruction, intimidation, and violence are not free speech. Thank you @PortlandPolice for your methodical and professional efforts to address the criminal behavior that has tainted otherwise peaceful gatherings. pic.twitter.com/CXgXeYrp4L

Dispatch from the hours leading up to this morning's police sweep of Portland State University's protest: www.opb.org/article/2024/05/02/portland-state-sweep-sense-worry/