Portland protests

Crowds swelled to several thousand as demonstrators from varying groups converged Sunday afternoon in downtown Portland, Oregon, in the wake of the fatal stabbing of two men who tried to stop another man’s anti-Muslim tirade.

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Sun., June 4, 2017

Police officers move to clear demonstrators from Chapman Square, near City Hall in downtown Portland, declaring it an unlawful assembly, June. 4, 2017.

Dave Killen Associated Press
People gather near City Hall in downtown Portland, June. 4, 2017, following last month’s fatal stabbing of two men who tried to stop another man’s anti-Muslim tirade. A pro-Donald Trump free speech rally organized by a conservative group drew hundreds near City Hall. The group was met by hundreds of counter-protesters organized by immigrant rights, religious and labor groups.

Beth Nakamura Associated Press
Thousands of protesters gather in Portland, Ore., Sunday, June 4, 2017, for competing rallies following last month’s fatal stabbing of two men on a light-rail train by a man police say was shouting anti-Muslim slurs. A pro-Donald Trump free speech rally had been previously planned by a conservative group. Counter protests were organized by religious and labor groups.

Kristena Hansen Associated Press
A protester is detained by police during a demonstration in Portland, Sunday, June 4, 2017. Crowds have swelled to several thousand for competing rallies following the fatal stabbing of two men on a light-rail train by a man police say was shouting anti-Muslim slurs, as demonstrators from varying groups have converged in downtown Portland.

Dave Killen Associated Press
Bianca Turano, who said she came from Los Angeles, takes part in a demonstration near City Hall and adjacent parks in Portland, Ore., Sunday, June 4, 2017. Crowds have swelled to several thousand as demonstrators from varying groups have converged in downtown Portland.

Beth Nakamura Associated Press