The mayor of Portland, Ore., was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood at a fence guarding a federal courthouse during another night of protest against the presence of the agents, who were sent by President Donald Trump to quell unrest in the city. It wasn't immediately clear if the federal agents knew Wheeler was in the crowd when they used the tear gas. The mayor has opposed federal agents' presence in Oregon's largest city, but he has faced harsh criticism from many sides and his presence wasn't welcomed by many, who yelled and swore at him. (Caitlin Ochs/Reuters)Federal government faces lawsuitsEarlier Wednesday, the city council banned police from co-operating with federal agents or arresting reporters or legal observers. 19:17The state acknowledged that federal agents have the right to defend the courthouse but argued that they had overstepped.

Source: CBC News July 23, 2020 10:52 UTC