Protesters attempt to form so-called autonomous zone in downtown Portland parks
PORTLAND, Ore. – Protesters are attempting to form what they call the Chinook Land Autonomous Territory in downtown Portland parks.
Demonstrators began erecting tents in Lownsdale Square on Tuesday night. The park is just across the street from the Federal Courthouse and was home to the "Occupy Portland" encampment in 2011.
As of 5 a.m., about a dozen demonstrators remained in the zone.
Police said protesters calling for racial equity and law enforcement reform first gathered at Revolution Hall in Southeast Portland Tuesday night before marching to downtown and gathering at Pioneer Courthouse Square. After listening to speakers, some people left Pioneer Courthouse Square and went to the Justice Center while others left the area.
At around 9:15 p.m., police said the group by the Justice Center began blocking traffic at Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Main Street. They set up barricades on Southwest Main Street and Southwest Salmon Street at Southwest 3rd Avenue, police said. They also lit a fire where the elk statue once stood and at the intersection of Southwest Madison Street and Southwest 3rd Avenue.
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