Oregon governor says federal officers are leaving Portland
By Justin Wise - 07/29/20 11:44 AM EDT
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced Wednesday that the Trump administration has agreed to withdraw federal tactical teams from Portland, Ore., which for weeks has been the site of violent clashes between officers and protesters.
Brown said in a statement that an agreement for federal agents to leave the city was reached following a discussion with Vice President Pence. She said that officers from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would begin their withdrawal on Thursday.
“These federal officers have acted as an occupying force, refused accountability, and brought violence and strife to our community," Brown said.
"Our local Oregon State Police officers will be downtown to protect Oregonians' right to free speech and keep the peace," she added. "Let's center the Black Lives Matter movement's demands for racial justice and police accountability. It's time for bold action to reform police practices."
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https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/509566-oregon-governor-says-federal-officers-are-leaving-portland