PORTLAND, OR – Protests in several West Coast cities grew violent Saturday night into Sunday morning, with multiple arrests being made.
In Portland, Ore., violent protesters threw fireworks, smoke grenades and rocks at federal law enforcement officers and forcibly entered a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, authorities said. At least three people were arrested.
“The arrests were strictly focused on criminal actions, and not constitutionally protected free speech,” the Portland Police Bureau said in a news release. “Individuals who engaged in violent activity or property destruction will be investigated and are subject to arrest and prosecution.”…