I can't get the entire article with the tweets copied over, so go to the site for the tweets and for the statement from Wolf.
Brown (spit) is a lying pile of poop. But, we in Oregon (spit) already knew that.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday morning that the federal government has agreed to a phased withdrawal of officers from the federal courthouse in Portland. The federal officers have been stationed at the courthouse for weeks and their presence has resulted in serious injuries to...
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Federal officers will begin withdrawing from Portland, Gov. Brown says
by Amanda Butt
Wednesday, July 29th 2020
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Federal police officers form a line to prevent protesters from approaching the courthouse on the evening of July 25, 2020. Photo by Payton Bruni
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday morning that the federal government has agreed to a phased withdrawal of officers from the federal courthouse in Portland.
The federal officers have been stationed at the courthouse for weeks and their presence has resulted in serious injuries to demonstrators and lawsuits against President Donald Trump's administration, the Federal Protective Service and the Department of Homeland Security.
“These federal officers have acted as an occupying force, refused accountability, and brought violence and strife to our community. Beginning Thursday, all Customs and Border Protection and ICE officers will leave downtown Portland," Brown said in a statement.
Brown said the federal government decided to remove the officers after she spoke to Vice President Pence and administration officials this week.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf confirmed this in a statement. He said he and Brown have been communicating over the past 24 hours and have agreed to a plan.
Despite what Brown said about officers leaving as soon as Thursday, Wolf said they will continue keeping additional federal law enforcement in Portland until DHS is assured that the federal courthouse and other federal properties will no longer be attacked.
He said the department will continue re-evaluating its security posture in Portland. However, he said the Trump administration remains firm in its stance that violent criminal activity directed towards federal properties and law enforcement will not be tolerated
The governor said the federal government will also clean up the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse and remove the graffiti.
Brown said local officers from Oregon State Police will provide protection for free speech among protesters and will help the Federal Protection Service secure the exterior of the courthouse. A limited number of federal officials who act as building security year-round will remain to guard the building.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler also issued a statement about the withdrawal of federal troops. He said Portland Police Bureau and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office will work with Oregon State Police to keep Portlanders safe. He said he believes Oregon resources, expertise, and values are sufficient to manage Oregon issues.
Wolf said he and the governor agreed to a "robust" presence of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland.
Wheeler said he and Brown have given local law enforcement instructions to only engage if there is violent criminal activity.
"I have grown increasingly concerned at the nightly confrontation between local community members and federal officers. We need to recognize that the protests in Portland are not solely about the federal presence. They started before federal agents descended on our city and they will likely continue after they leave," Brown said.
Brown plans to continue her efforts on police reform and said there is much more to be done.
“We have an opportunity that we cannot afford to waste. The departure of federal forces represents the beginning of a process that will be as difficult as it is overdue," she said.
Wheeler also said the city is continuing to work with incoming District Attorney Mike Schmidt to reform the legal arm of the criminal justice system.
"The work of reform deserves our community’s full and complete attention, and I know that Portlanders will stay engaged. I’m proud of this community, and excited for the work ahead," Wheeler said.
Brown said for far too long, Oregon's constitution ingrained discrimination into state law and she said Oregonians are ready to address systemic racism.