The first night of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland since federal officials agreed to leave the city appeared to be peaceful, according to local reporters on the ground. Gov. Kate Brown, who said the presence of federal agencies in the city had caused more violence and turmoil, struck a deal Wednesday to allow state police to take over the task of guarding federal buildings, including the court. The federal scene that has been the scene of night fighting Oregon Public Broadcasting reported that federal officials were not visible Thursday night, the 64th day of the protests. The group of some 2,000 protesters was peaceful. A handful of state police officers were inside the court but did not leave. “The lack of confrontation was in contrast to recent nights, when federal officials released sporadic tear gas and issued repeated warnings in response to fireworks, lights, and thrown objects.” The Oregonian reported.
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