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Far-right protesters storm Oregon Capitol calling for end of COVID-19 restrictions

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Right-wing protesters in Oregon swarmed the state capitol early Monday calling for an end to the state's COVID-19 restrictions and the resignation of the state's Democratic governor.

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Protesters and police deploy chemical agents, including pepper spray, at Oregon Capitol

Anti-lockdown protesters that swarmed the Oregon state capitol were pushed out by police as bear spray and pepper balls flew between the two factions, according to reports and footage from the scene. About 300 members of the Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer and other groups arrived at the “Reopen Oregon” rally calling on governor Kate Brown to lift pandemic restrictions as lawmakers met in a special session to discuss stimulus and vaccination distrib…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Protesters and police deploy chemical agents, including pepper spray, at Oregon Capitol

Two people arrested on charges of trespassing and assaulting an officer

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Tensions rise inside and outside of Oregon's Capitol

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday as far-right protesters opposed to COVID-19 restrictions attempted to force their way in during a...

3 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Protesters clash with police, smash glass doors, disrupt lawmakers on 'unnerving' day at Oregon State Capitol in Salem

Police made at least two arrests during the six-hour rally that included more than 100 protesters, including members of the far-right Patriot Prayer.

3 years ago·United States

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KRDO

City of Salem condemns anti-lockdown protesters at Capitol during special session, mayor calls actions of some ‘appalling’

Click here for updates on this story SALEM, Oregon (KPTV ) — The city government of Salem has released a statement in response to Monday’s protest outside the Capitol building, in which several demonstrators were arrested.On Tuesday morning, the City of Salem released the following, attributed to city officials:“Our City is home to the State Capitol, the seat of government for Oregon. This makes us a host for many groups and activities in w…

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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New York Post

Anti-lockdown protestors kick in door at Oregon statehouse

Wild video shows a group of anti-lockdown protestors in Oregon kicking in the door of the State Capitol building amid violent clashes with police and reporters. It was part of a non-permitted flash…

3 years ago·New York, United States

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