PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With “No Kings” marches and rallies scheduled across the country this Saturday, including in Portland, police are preparing the public on expected impacts.
Back in June, the “No Kings” rally in Portland drew big crowds. This time around, organizers are expecting much of the same, though the city is seeing ongoing protests outside the ICE facility along with the federal threat of a National Guard deployment.
Portland police say they expect roughly the same turnout at the “family-friendly event,” depending on the weather. As a result, PPB says they are working with TriMet, ODOT, and law enforcement partners such as Oregon State Police, to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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Further, officials again plan to have dialogue, bike, as well as motor officers posted downtown and at the ICE facility, according to Assistant Chief of Operations Craig Dobson…