Protesters gather at Oregon Capitol, some force way in; unlawful assembly declared
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(Update: New OSP statement on protesters use of chemical agent)
At least 2 arrests; Open up! group chants
SALEM, Ore. (AP) Police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday morning as protesters gathered and some attempted to force their way in during the third special legislative session of the year.
Lawmakers are at the Capitol to consider measures that would provide $800 million in relief to people struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic and this summer’s massive wildfires.
“Open up!” the group chanted, which could well have two meanings – one, to open the Capitol, closed for the one-day session due to COVID-19 health restrictions, but also calling on the state to let businesses reopen and end the restrictions under Gov. Kate Brown’s executive orders, aimed at curbing the spread of of COVID-19.
Unlawful assembly declared as protesters storm Oregon state Capitol building
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SALEM, Ore. - State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building Monday morning as protesters attempted to force their way in during the third special legislative session.
Lawmakers are at the Captiol to consider measures that would provide $800 million in relief to people struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic and this summer’s massive wildfires.
The Statesman Journal reports that a smaller group of protestors were successful in entering a portion of the Capitol building, while protesters outside banged their fists against the doors chanting, Let us in. At least two people were arrested.
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Oregon lawmakers kick off third special session of 2020 as right-wing group protests outside
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Oregon’s third special legislative session of the year got off to a contentious start Monday morning, with a Republican senator ripping off his mask on the chamber floor and a group of demonstrators forcing their way into the Capitol.
Gov. Kate Brown called lawmakers back to Salem days before Christmas to extend the state’s eviction moratorium, create a compensation fund for landlords and allocate more money for the state’s COVID-19 response and wildfire recovery work. Lawmakers are also considering proposals to shield schools from coronavirus lawsuits, allow restaurants and bars to sell to-go cocktails and cap the delivery fees they pay to third-party platforms.
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