A demonstration took place on the 12th of September against the current criminal justice system, and for the abolition of police and prisons in Oregon and the United States. Several groups participated, including the Youth Liberation Front, Defend PDX, and Rose City Antifa.
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Last night was the 100th-day anniversary of demonstrations in Portland, leading to more militant activity than normal in the city, as well as a more aggravated response from the police force. Protesters set up barricades and incendiary devices were used, and police sent back more brutality as well as gassing residential areas.
Protests in Rochester have continued to escalate beyond Day 1 after the release of body camera footage, with groups quickly becoming more militant, and several targeted arrests by police against activists have been made.
Portland police attacked a group of mothers peacefully protesting, and Eugene police tased a 14-year-old girl standing near them without any reason.