PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Crowds of people are expected to gather across Oregon for “No Kings” demonstrations on Saturday.
The rallies, which are opposing President Donald Trump’s “authoritarian power grabs,” are happening nationwide. Portland Indivisible and 50501 are organizing one of the biggest marches in the city, which will start from three entry points at 12 p.m. • Southwest Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square • Northeast Portland outside the Convention Center Plaza • Southeast Portland over Hawthorne Bridge
Portland police announced that they already activated an Incident Command Team on Friday night, although officers didn’t make any arrests. Officers will continue monitoring protests and “address criminal acts,” but they noted their “role is public safety and supporting c