Language warning: We're at the pro-Trump rally for free speech at Terry Schrunk Plaza. Posted by The Oregonian on Sunday, June 4, 2017

Despite pleas to cancel and concerns about violence, numerous political demonstrations gathered downtown Portland this weekend.

On Sunday, four separate demonstrations – either simultaneously or within a few hours of each other – came together within blocks near City Hall and adjacent parks. The Oregonian/OregonLive will provide steady updates.

6:05: Portland Police say they arrested 14 people today. They may update that number later.

6 p.m.:

We seem to have reached something akin to "normal Sunday evening" in downtown PDX at this point. We are heading in for now. — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 5, 2017

5:45: Police say they arrested four people at Southwest Fourth Avenue and Morrison. After an investigation, they may arrest others.

5:45:

Everyone, including The Oregonian/OregonLive reporters who were detained, has been processed after Portland officers contained more than 100 people, reports Dave Killen.

Police have finished processing group at 4th and Morrison, including myself and @jfloum. Heading back towards parks — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 5, 2017

5:29:

Police are still processing people who were contained on Southwest Fourth Avenue.

People still being processed. Maybe 1/3 of original group since police broke up march remains on 4th pic.twitter.com/FcJDef7KPF — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 5, 2017

5:26:

Items collected from SW Madison Street, 3rd to 4th Avenues, between Terry Schrunk Plaza and Chapman Square. pic.twitter.com/IiRhOxEJWv — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 5, 2017

5:24: Portland Police say the events at Terry Schrunk Plaza and Portland City Hall are both over. Few people remain.

5:20: The Oregonian/OregonLive's Molly Harbarger reports: "A woman in all black with a red bandana who doesn't want to be named until she talks to her lawyer and decides if she'll press charges was spraying silly string when a man ran up and punched her in the left cheek, just under her eye. It's red and broke the skin, with a small black eye starting.



Erika Hoel saw the punch and ran up to out her body in front of the girl. The man then started yelling at her. Then her boyfriend, Nate Gowdy, a freelance photographer who came down from Seattle to shoot the protests, got involved and another man smashed his camera into the right side of his head, where a small welt is forming."

They were yelled at and Gowdy’s camera shoved into the side of his head. Woman who was punched seems to be with the Black Bloc protestors. pic.twitter.com/h5CeLJEOjd — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 5, 2017

5:16: The MAX Yellow Line is resuming regular service, according to TriMet.

5:10: Police are arresting some on Southwest 4th Avenue.

A woman was detained at corner of 4th and Morrison a few minutes ago, handcuffed w/ zip ties and taken away. Couldn't see what lead to this pic.twitter.com/0Ldr2wTAGU — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 5, 2017

Another woman is being loaded into the police van. I haven't seen the circumstances of why they are being put in the van. pic.twitter.com/t3XmZ6n8Yz — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 5, 2017

Cops making arrest pic.twitter.com/tYYhytxrIQ — Janaki Chadha (@JanakiChadha) June 5, 2017

4:55: Marco Gutierrez, the founder of Latinos for Trump, (you may remember him as the "taco trucks on every corner" guy) is at the protest and talking to The Oregonian/OregonLive's Eder Campuzano on Facebook Live. "We need to grow as a community and unite with these guys," he said. "Rather than Mexican flags, these guys should have American flags and say how can we be a part of it?"

4:52: Police said they will begin letting people in the kettle go. First, they want to see the IDs of detained people.

Police telling people "if you want to leave, go to that (east) side of street" say they will be taking pics of IDs and letting folks go — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

4:40: Police are continuing to arrest people at various outposts of the protests.

4:34: Police say they will be making arrests "based on probable cause."

4:30: The Oregonian/OregonLive is in the crowd of detained demonstrators. Watch live:

Free-speech, Antifa protests converge in Portland. A group of demonstrators are on the move. Marching west on SW Salmon downtown. Posted by The Oregonian on Sunday, June 4, 2017

4:26: Demonstrators are asking to be let out. Many are holding their faces and coughing. Police say they have not deployed tear gas.

Unknown substance making people cough in area of SW 4th and Morrison. Not deployed by police - possibly from parking garage. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

Police making blanket statement to all: you are being detained for disorderly conduct. Pepper paintballs deployed, man seeming hit in face pic.twitter.com/LUcJbD0WZZ — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

4:25: Police are addressing the crowd at Southwest 4th Avenue and Morrison Street: "You are being detained for criminal mischief and disorderly conduct." The crowd includes several journalists.

4:21: The pro-Trump "free speech rally" is wrapping up. Organizer Joey Gibson tells the crowd to please "not beat up anybody on your way out of here."

4:15: Left-leaning and Antifa protesters have begun marching west on Southwest Salmon Street. The march is turning north on Southwest 4th Avenue.

Huge antifa march passing pioneer place mall. #defendpdx pic.twitter.com/sUv5EYjRtI — Mike Bivins (@itsmikebivins) June 4, 2017

... and demonstrators are on the move. Marching west on SW Salmon. pic.twitter.com/aJ6VshKnsW — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

Now being pushed back by police pic.twitter.com/Laf7h1uzi4 — Janaki Chadha (@JanakiChadha) June 4, 2017

4:08: After four hours of coverage, The Oregonian/OregonLive's initial Facebook Live video timed out. Reporter Eder Campuzano has started another. To watch archived footage of the first, visit our Facebook page.

NSFW LANGUAGE WARNING: We're in downtown Portland where protesters have already begun demonstrating against a planned rally for "free speech." Live Updates post: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2017/06/portland_free_speech_protests.html#incart_std Posted by The Oregonian on Sunday, June 4, 2017

4:02: The Oregonian/OregonLive's Dave Killen reports:

Things are at something of a standoff at the north side of Chapman Sq. PPB st pic.twitter.com/OQxQFIFsNl — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

3:58: Masked protesters have taken newsstands to build a barrier, journalist Mike Bivins reports.

More newstands being taken by masked protesters to add to the barricade. #Defendpdx pic.twitter.com/8rioMecC0e — Mike Bivins (@itsmikebivins) June 4, 2017



3:57: Portland Police have now closed Lownsdale Square. It is adjacent to Chapman Square, which police closed earlier. People who stay are subject to arrest.

3:50: Portland Police officers say some in Lownsdale Square have thrown projectiles at the police. "Suspects will be arrested if/when possible," according to the bureau's twitter account.

3:45: Police continue to deploy pepper balls and other munitions.

Police have now pushed to north side of Chapman sq. Flash bangs and pepper balls used pic.twitter.com/vA1I0ZBceH — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

3:37: Others on scene report seeing/smelling pepper balls and possibly some kind of gas.

Tasting some sort of gas, hearing apparent flash-bang grenades. pic.twitter.com/dNZtsGLN4F — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

Chapman Square closed due to criminal behavior. Those remaining in park may be arrested. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

Projectiles being thrown at officers resulting in police action, including impact weapons and chemical munitions. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

Glass bottle, balloons, bricks, thrown at police in Chapman Square. Less-lethal chemical munitions have been deployed. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

3:33:

Police have deployed flash-bangs.

Police have mostly cleared the south side of Chapman Square. Gas, apparent flash-bangs, crowd swiftly moved north. pic.twitter.com/NFXHbxPTWY — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

3:30: People are removing bricks from Chapman Square bathroom, according to the Portland Police. Officers are moving demonstrators away. The southside of Chapman Square is "now closed due to criminal activity," an officer says over a loud speaker.

3:28: Gibson said he disowns the white supremacists. "I want colorblind people only to join this group," he said.

3:25:

If you’ve noticed a lot of “Proud Boys” today, demonstrator Kyle "Based Stickman" Chapman explains their raison d’etre: “It’s a western chauvinist organization. We seek to end political correctness.”

3:20: The protester known as Based Stickman is speaking.

3:20:

Balloons with unknown, foul-smelling liquid have been thrown from Chapman Square at officers and people in Terry Schrunk Plaza. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

3:10: A protester, who was run out of Chapman Square, stopped to ask for medical help.

3:05: A sheriff's deputy told The Oregonian/OregonLive there are 170 to a couple hundred law enforcement officials surrounding Chapman Square and Terry Schrunk Plaza.

3 p.m.: A speaker identified only as "Joel" said he is "so grateful that Donald Trump came down from his tower and saved us." He continued, "Donald Trump is going to go down as the best president in history. ... We knew exactly what we were supporting, and we love it."

2:55 p.m.

A demonstrator who goes by "Baked Alaska" is speaking now. "I helped Donald Trump get elected," he said. "Shout out to 4chan. ... I'm not going to feel guilty because I'm a white male."

as Tim Gionet, a 29-year-old who was disinvited from the alt-right's movement "deploraball" after he made antisemitic remarks. He disavows the alt-right moniker, according to The Guardian. He says memes and the

website are going to win the culture war. "And we have to win this culture war," he said.

2:50:

The Oregonian/OregonLive's Molly Harbarger reports that police have escorted away two men holding signs that said "Diversity is white genocide."

The self-appointed security force at the Schrunk Plaza Free Speech rally says they threw out these white supremacists. pic.twitter.com/quQxmBsjQk — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

Police escorting two guys who have “Diversity is a code word for white genocide” signs away. Say they can go to any other place in the city. — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

Cop says, “if you want to carry your sign, that’s up to you.” In a voice that suggested maybe don’t. — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

Side note: never seen this many visible Trump supporters in Portland. pic.twitter.com/fl1XOAa3tt — Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) June 4, 2017

2:45: People are continuing to be detained.

Man rushed out and/or was ejected from crowd corner of Madison & 3rd saying he was hurt, some in crowd shouting "rat!" Escorted off by PPB pic.twitter.com/JTIQlLtB1p — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

2:42: Demonstrators are bringing back an election-era chant. After Gibson mentions Hillary Clinton, the crowd yells, "Lock her up."

2:40: Gibson said he is not here for Trump. "I am here for freedom, and I am here for God," Gibson said.

2:30: Demonstrator Joey Gibson says they are "going to most liberal areas ... to show them there is faith and hope. There is hope to take back these states. ... To accept the west coast is blue is to accept defeat." Portland is surrounded by conservative cities, he notes. "We will no longer call Portland a lost cause," Gibson said.

2:25: A demonstrator known as "Tiny" performed a haka, a war dance from the Maori people of New Zealand.

Tiny, who is introduced as “an Islander or whatever,” leads a chant and does a dance. “Let’s hear it for freedom!” Tiny says. pic.twitter.com/5LbagNQSsV — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

2:20: Joey Gibson, the organizer of today's "Free Speech" rally is speaking. "Mayor Wheeler says I spit out hate speech," Gibson said. "We've got to prove them wrong." Later, Gibson asked for a moment of silence for "the two patriots who gave it all" to fight against hate.

Joey Gibson says that they are fighting hate at Schrunk Plaza. That they aren’t here for hate speech, as mayor and others said. pic.twitter.com/hf5UVp0UuB — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

2:15:

Protesters burned a blue flag at Chapman Square.

2:10 p.m. Free-speech demonstrators are singing songs by Toby Keith and Zac Brown Band.

The crowd is digging a little Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried.” And whatever this song is: pic.twitter.com/IHmXP4kkEY — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

2 p.m.: The Trump Free Speech Rally will start any second now in Schrunk Plaza, a federal facility. As background, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler asked the federal government to revoke the permit for this event. The feds said no.





1:58: Portland police say, "People who cross the street to agitate opposing groups may be arrested."

Officers just arrested a man who left Terry Schrunk Plaza and went to Chapman Square to agitate opposing protesters. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

1:55: Portland Police say they have confiscated additional "makeshift shields."





Additional makeshift shields seized. pic.twitter.com/s6yUFLx1kZ — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

1:50: Officers have detained another man outside the federal plaza.

Don't know what led to the man's arrest. Some small, spherical things rolled onto ground near him; looked like candy, not sure if related. pic.twitter.com/C4A8ntOAjp — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

1:36: According to The Guardian, far-right activists came from across the country for today's protests. Their piece on the protesters they call 'alt-right celebrities' includes profiles of Joey Gibson, "Baked Alaska" and Based Spartan.

1:35: At the corner of Southwest Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street, officers are surrounding Schrunk Plaza on three sides: east, north and west. The Oregonian/OregonLive's Jim Ryan reports officers are "basically separating people in the plaza from others at City Hall and the adjacent Chapman Square. The group at City Hall has spilled into two lanes of Fourth Avenue, but traffic is still flowing north in one lane. The scene is charged, but not rowdy right now. There's little confrontation between the groups other than chanting. Police are using a loudspeaker to give directions to pro-Trump protesters and counter-protesters."

1:35: Police have shut down cross walks between Chapman Square, Terry Schrunk plaza and across Southwest 3rd Avenue.

1:30: The confiscated-weapon list continues to grow. Portland Police say they've taken fireworks, a homemade slingshot and now a shield.

1:20:

Schrunk Plaza is completely taped off by police. It is also surrounded by protestors on three sides across the street. — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017







1:20 p.m. Some are reporting that "Based Stickman" is at the protest. That's the nickname for Kyle Chapman, a California man known for hitting an Antifa protester over the head with a stick earlier this year. The New York Times profiled Chapman last week: "As the founder of a group of right-wing vigilantes called the Fraternal Order of Alt-Knights, Mr. Chapman, a 6-foot-2, 240-pound commercial diver, is part of a growing movement that experts on political extremism say has injected a new element of violence into street demonstrations across the country," The Times reported.

1:10: The Portland Police twitter account is documenting weapons officers confiscate today. Their most recent find is a homemade slingshot.

Another makeshift weapon seized. Homemade slingshot. pic.twitter.com/TZ64RZPAoX — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

1 p.m.: One free-speech protester tells The Oregonian/OregonLive that Jeremy Christian, the man accused of the MAX attacks, is "not with us."

12:55: Police have arrested some demonstrators.

Arrest a few minutes ago here pic.twitter.com/NDBRZ9XLlx — Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) June 4, 2017

12:53: Police taped off the north side of Schrunk Plaza, reports The Oregonian/OregonLive's Dave Killen. The Portland Police Bureau says "patriot prayer group" must remain in the plaza, "counterprotesters" in Chapman Square.

12:52: Portland Police have confiscated fireworks and bottles from protesters.

These are some of the items that have been seized so far today. pic.twitter.com/VsfenLPZhS — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

Officers have made an arrest and seized several weapons from the suspect. pic.twitter.com/5IUUvqLHii — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

12:50: Outside Portland City Hall, demonstrators are singing. "We are gentle, angry people, and we are singing for our lives," they sing. "We are queer and straight together."

12:45:

Let's check in with some of those who came to protest today.

Maria Barahona, 49, member of Jewish Voice for Peace, said she's protesting "In solidarity with all Muslims" pic.twitter.com/ztGIItnMb1 — Janaki Chadha (@JanakiChadha) June 4, 2017

Wendy, 72, a Trump supporter from Dallas Or. "My children are going to have a screaming fit when they find out I've been here,"she says. pic.twitter.com/sNrkEnHNv5 — Amelia Templeton (@ameliaOPB) June 4, 2017

"I'm uncomfortable with the vibe that's happening with the government and everything else," says Right to Survive member JJ Bailey. pic.twitter.com/wxaqTWWKoo — Jessica Floum (@jfloum) June 4, 2017

It's fair to say chaotic here.

Chanting,flag waving. Katrina Fox waving flag, here from Sacramento, yelling, "Fascist scum!" pic.twitter.com/v5ulPT55db — Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) June 4, 2017

Sitting on the steps of Schrunk Plaza quietly, Monica Ortega and Carol Lewis both from Portland suburbs. They came to show Trump some love. pic.twitter.com/9w5eEtL7iI — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

12:44: Portland Police say they will confiscate weapons, including guns, knives, sticks, bats and fireworks.

12:41: According to The Oregonian/OregonLive's reporters in the field, many free speech advocates flew in for today's protests.

12:38: Tension between the groups may be deepening. The Portland Mercury's Dirk VanderHart reports:

"God I hate them," alt-righty Based Spartan says. "I look over there and just want to smash." He's with his daughter. pic.twitter.com/sXtPomBzzW — Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) June 4, 2017

Police loudspeaker: You're subject to arrest on disorderly conduct if u stay in street. Mentions "Patriot Prayer" group & counter-protesters — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

12:32: The Oregonian/OregonLive's Jim Ryan reports vehicles are now being allowed down Southwest Madison Street between the protests.

12:30: Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that pro-Trump supporters brought their own security force.

"I do have white pride. What's wrong with that." John Durano (says he flew in from LA this am) pic.twitter.com/Usk9gDDcZm — Beth Nakamura (@bethnakamura) June 4, 2017

12:25:

The Oregonian/OregonLive's Jessica Floum reports members of

are at one protest.

Rose City Antifa has media reps in the park. They won't say how many people are with their group. "We have a lot of allies out here." — Jessica Floum (@jfloum) June 4, 2017

Police working to keep all groups separated. Protesters should stay with their groups, not attempt to cross streets to escalate tensions. — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

12:20: The police are doing bag checks as demonstrators enter Terry Schrunk Plaza, a federal facility.

12:17: From TriMet: "Expect possible MAX and bus delays Sunday afternoon from about 12 p.m. through 5:30 p.m. due to protests in Downtown Portland."

12:15: Portland Police says one person has been arrested.

One person has been arrested by Federal Protective Service (FPS). — Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) June 4, 2017

12:10: Officers, some in riot gear, are lining Madison Street between two parks where protesters are gathered. Reporter Jim Ryan notes there are some private security guards on hand, too.



12:02 p.m.: Police are closing crosswalks and arresting some, according to The Oregonian/OregonLive's reporters in the streets.

Little bit of excitement breaking out. Cops took down a Grim Reaper on a cart. pic.twitter.com/ff00GV3A5G — Molly Harbarger (@MollyHarbarger) June 4, 2017

Just got to the protests. Saw one man immediately being led away by police. Looked like zip tie cuffs. Pretty charged environment. — Jim Ryan (@Jimryan015) June 4, 2017

Noon:

Lots of commotion already. Police in riot gear. Shouting, chanting. Madison Ave acting as divide between opposing groups pic.twitter.com/eJr1HIjYtL — Dave Killen (@killendave) June 4, 2017

11:55: Chapman Square, site of the "No Nazis On Our Streets" rally, is "packed," says The Oregonian/OregonLive's Jessica Floum.

The squares are packed. pic.twitter.com/wocDobFG8N — Jessica Floum (@jfloum) June 4, 2017

11:45: Portland police say they will be wearing protective gear because of "continuing threats of violence." Police officials say the city has not issued permits for a street march. Officers expect participants to remain on sidewalks. "There will be a robust law enforcement presence due to online threats of violence between different groups," spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson said in a news release.

11:30 a.m.: Journalist Mike Bivins reports crowds arrived early.