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The deployment of federal police agents at antiracism demonstrations in Portland has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties groups who allege excessive force and federal overreach by President Donald Trump.
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Federal law enforcement officers confront Portland protesters
Demonstrator Dana Parks reacts as she is detained by a police officer during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators gather in front of Multnomah County Justice Center to protest against racial inequality and police violence in downtown Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A federal law enforcement officer is covered in red paint during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Military veterans show up in support of demonstrators at a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Black Lives Matter activists speak to demonstrators at a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A protester with the "Black Lives Matter" slogan printed on her face mask joins a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A photographer walks behind federal law enforcement officers as demonstrators protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers face off demonstrators during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 26, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators gather during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A DHS officer holding a shield stands behind a fence as demonstrators gather during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators gather to protest against racial inequality and police violence in front of a Marriott hotel where they say federal law enforcement officers are staying, in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A box of aerosol cans is seen during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A demonstrator burns a U.S. flag during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators gather during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers face off with protesters during a demonstration against police violence, the presence of federal officers, and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, July 24, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A man receives medical aid as demonstrators protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers gather as demonstrators protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators wear gas masks during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Nurses take part in demonstration against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 24, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Veterans stand in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers stand behind a metal fence as demonstrators are approaching during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, Oregon, July 25, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers fire at protesters and form a line on a public street during a demonstration against police violence and racial inequality in Portland, July 24. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A protester attempts to throw a burning box over a fence outside the the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, July 24. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Moms link arms in front of protesters outside the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officials aim at protesters outside a fence in Portland, July 24. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers move toward protesters during a demonstration in Portland, July 24. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers raise their hands during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A protester throws a canister of teargas back toward federal law enforcement officers during a demonstration in Portland, July 24. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A dad uses a leaf blower to diffuse tear gas fired by federal law enforcement officers in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators shelter from tear gas behind umbrellas during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A demonstrator jumps over a fence during a protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A protester holds a shield and wears a gas mask after federal law enforcement officers fired tear gas outside the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Protesters with shields use leaf blowers to diffuse tear gas in Portland, July 23. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Demonstrators look at a fire behind a fence during a protest in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Portland's Mayor Ted Wheeler is pictured during a protest, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers protest against racial inequality and police violence in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A protester reacts during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A federal law enforcement officer pushes a mother back during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers detain a protester during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A woman receives medical attention after being injured during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers dressed in yellow take part in a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A federal law enforcement officer holds a skat shell canister during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 22. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
A federal law enforcement officer kicks a tear gas canister during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Mothers dressed in yellow take part in a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, July 21. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs