That rally was met across the street by hundreds of counterprotesters organized by immigrant rights, religious and labour groups. PORTLAND, ORE.—Thousands of demonstrators and counter protesters converged in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Sunday, a day marked by multiple arrests and clashes between police and protesters. The people gathered at the free speech rally organized by the conservative group Patriot Prayer and counterprotesters at city hall were not involved in those clashes, police said. Last week Mayor Ted Wheeler unsuccessfully tried to have the permit for the free speech rally revoked, saying it could further enflame tensions following the May 26 stabbings. “We build our hope and our stamina for justice by showing up,” said Dulin, part of a coalition of groups that organized rally to oppose hate.

Source: thestar June 05, 2017 02:15 UTC