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Federal law enforcement officers have moved to quell sustained Antifa violence in Portland, Oregon, and are reportedly detaining protesters in unmarked police vehicles.

According to Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), federal officers have been using unmarked vehicles to detain protesters since “a least” July 14, following weeks of protesters attacking cops, vandalizing federal buildings, and repeatedly attempting to light police precincts on fire.

According to OPB:

Personal accounts and multiple videos posted online show the officers driving up to people, detaining individuals with no explanation of why they are being arrested, and driving off.

The tactic appears to be another escalation in federal force deployed on Portland city streets, as federal officials and President Donald Trump have said they plan to “quell” nightly protests outside the federal courthouse and Multnomah County Justice Center that have lasted for more than six weeks. . . .

OPB spoke to protesters, who claimed that they were targeted for unknown reasons, insisting they were not “instigators.”

“I just happened to be wearing black on a sidewalk in downtown Portland at the time,” he told the outlet. “And that apparently is grounds for detaining me.”

“I am basically tossed into the van,” Mark Pettibone, a protester, said. “And I had my beanie pulled over my face so I couldn’t see and they held my hands over my head,”

The U.S. Marshals Service denied that its agency was behind Pettibone’s detainment.

“All United States Marshals Service arrestees have public records of arrest documenting their charges,” it said in a statement. “Our agency did not arrest or detain Mark James Pettibone.”

“Grabbing peaceful protesters off the streets of Portland and putting them in unmarked cars to detain them is unconscionable and terrifying. It is not de-escalation, it is not the Oregon way, and it must stop,” Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) said in response to the reports, demanding the Trump administration to “answer for what they have done and end the militarization of our streets immediately.

Protesters have, for weeks, targeted authorities in Portland, hurling rocks, water bottles, and commercial-grade fireworks their way night by night. Businesses in downtown Portland alone have lost $23 million as the criminal activity has dominated the streets — activity that continued Thursday night into early Friday morning.

The Justice Center has also remained under siege, with protesters smashing its windows and setting it on fire.

Journalist Andy Ngo, who has firsthand experience with Antifa violence, has explained that depletion of resources remains a primary tactic of Antifa — a tactic used to effectively “defund” the police.

On Thursday, acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf released a statement condemning the violence in Portland. He further provided an extensive list of the ” lawless destruction and violence of the past several weeks that [the] Department of Homeland Security and its subcomponents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, and Federal Protective Service have faced.” The list details incidents from May 29 through July 15.

“The city of Portland has been under siege for 47 straight days by a violent mob while local political leaders refuse to restore order to protect their city,” Wolf said.

“Each night, lawless anarchists destroy and desecrate property, including the federal courthouse, and attack the brave law enforcement officers protecting it,” he continued:

A federal courthouse is a symbol of justice — to attack it is to attack America. Instead of addressing violent criminals in their communities, local and state leaders are instead focusing on placing blame on law enforcement and requesting fewer officers in their community. This failed response has only emboldened the violent mob as it escalates violence day after day.

This siege can end if state and local officials decide to take appropriate action instead of refusing to enforce the law. DHS will not abdicate its solemn duty to protect federal facilities and those within them. Again, I reiterate the Department’s offer to assist local and state leaders to bring an end to the violence perpetuated by anarchists.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced that he will take action on cities that have been overrun by violent protests over the last several weeks. Those include Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Portland, according to the president.

“They’re like war zones. And if the city isn’t to straighten out, if local politicians — or, in this case — I don’t say this for political reasons — they’re all Democrats. They’re liberal, left-wing Democrats,” he said.

“And it’s almost like they think this is going to be this way forever. Where in Chicago 68 people were shot and 18 died last week. We’re not going to put up with that,” he added. “We’re not going to put up with that.”

(Excerpt from Breitbart News. Article by Hannah Bleau. Photo by Dan McCarthy.)

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Joan Bartruff
July 21, 2020

I say, “Amen” to all prayers below.

Barbara Hesch
July 20, 2020

Answer to prayer. The good guys coming and taking the bad guys away. Plain and simple. Hopefully we will soon see an end to the lawlessness and mayhem in the cities. This is why the coming election is so critical. There has to be leadership to maintain the peace. President Trump is that leader. Please Christians vote, and only in person. May God hear and answer our prayers.

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A. Michelle
July 20, 2020

I pray Lord for the violence to be quelled and for those “leaders” who refuse to lead to be removed from office.

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Minister Terry Carollo (licensed)
July 20, 2020

My Ministry, [email protected], (established in 1991) prays daily for American Ministries and Worldwide Ministries and their Intercessors and families.. for their lands .. for America for all God-fearing peoples to be blessed and the unfaithful to be brought to GOD .. for all this unrest on Earth, the riots, the virus.. for leaders, governments, racists, and the like to come to GOD and join all intercessory prayers/ministries in record numbers to quell this unrest, hate, racism, etc. in the world. For GOD to restore those who have fallen. We pray in agreement with ALL MINISTRIES.. with ALL INTERCESSORS across the World.

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FGiaquinto
July 20, 2020

Lord God, I pray for truth to come out in this situation in Portland. Take the blinders off deceived eyes and show all who are involved the reality of what is really happening. Send your warrior angels to assist the righteous in this area. We know we are not fighting flesh and blood but rulers and princpalities..this is between good and evil. May this truth be evident to all people there…have mercy on those involved in the deception but place a block on their words and activities that would hinder your justice for the innocent. I pray for unity, kindness and understanding. It is your kindness that leads us to repentance. May we bring your love and mercy to our country. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen

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Mel Teoh
July 20, 2020

Our Father in heaven,
Holy is Your Name. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
You are a righteous God who cannot stand evil because You Are Holy. You hate lie, cheating because You Are Truth.

In Jesus name bind demonic principalities of witchcraft, hate, and division that keep American from being united.

Father God, we ask that the resources of the ungodly (Antifa, BLM, The Good Club, ACLU, Planned Parenthood, GGE, Open Society Foundation, the Hollywood Elites etc) to dry up. Just as Jesus spoke to the nonproducing fig tree and it dried up from the roots, we speak to the resources of those who work evil in our government and command their money, communication, and alliances to dry up from the roots.

Father, we ask you Lord, that you would mobilize the Body of Christ in Portland, OR that they will run and not be weary and walk and not faint. Show us, as the Church, how to stand up against injustice and unrighteousness, by getting involved in helping to TAKE DOWN the new Chaz or Chop in Portland, OR.

Father God please raise up men and women like Daniel to REPLACE above these spineless politicians in Portland, OR. Let the Body of Christ be heard and lead.
New Leaders who will have no corruption in them because they are trustworthy, not corrupt, nor negligent. They will not bow before the idol of the King. They will stand firm and speak the truth in love. They are the righteous whose allegiance only to KING JESUS.

Thank You, Father. For Yours is the glory forever and ever. In Jesus’ holy, mighty, majestic, and matchless name we pray, amen.”

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Linda Oliver
July 20, 2020

I pray for Gods wisdom to permeate these cities and the demonic strongholds of destruction be bound in the name of Jesus and for love of Jesus be loosed on these cities . May God receive all the Glory for the harvest of souls receiving peace , safety and order . Father pour laborers into these fields — I ask Lord for your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven

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Denise
July 20, 2020

Lord, please forgive us and move Your hand to stop this violence. Please bring common sense and civility to these cities. Lord, please protect those who try to restore order. Please end the senseless violence! We ask in Jesus Name! Amen

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