The move becomes effective within 60 days, although several other local law enforcement agencies will remain partnered with JTTF. Distrust of law enforcement and a breakdown of local order and even hygeine are nothing new for Portland. Last summer, Portland city officials acknowledged they would clean up what residents called a "disgusting" Occupy ICE camp, set up to protest Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. In a statement, FBI officials in Oregon said they understand the community's frustration, and that their mission will remain unaffected. With the withdrawal of the city of Portland from the Joint Terrorism Task Force, that mission doesn't change," Cannon, the FBI's top agent in Oregon, said.

Source: Fox News February 14, 2019 03:24 UTC