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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 7h

A harrowing clip from last weekend.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 7h

Imagine not getting a milkshake

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 10h

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 11h

Realizing the guy at the ICE facility who scoffed at me working for the Portland Mercury was a J6er.

www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/o...

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 17h

Lmao

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 17h

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 21h

Under the Third Reich, most Germans generally lived in the law-bound normative state, while Jews and other disfavored people were victims of the arbitrary and violent prerogative state.

The dual state is characterized by the facade of normalcy obscuring the fact of an authoritarian state.

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

www.motherjones.com

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Robert Taylor is not f*ckng around.

Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

In response to an investigation launched by the federal government into the Portland Police Bureau’s policing practices at the local ICE facility, the city attorney shot back, laying out a pattern of excessive force used on protesters, and favoritism toward conservative streamers by federal police.

Portland City Attorney to US DOJ: “Please Do Not Fail America”

Portland’s city attorney says federal police are brutalizing protesters, and the government is weaponizing its longstanding settlement agreement with the city. In response to an investigation launched...

www.portlandmercury.com

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 1d

Right-wing agitators and media are planning a rally, a “PATRIOT MARCH,” seemingly to intimidate protesters at the ICE facility.

There’s a lot of talk about “self defense” in this post, but the intent is clearly escalatory.

Matt Tardio • @angertab • 15m
Coordinating Instructions
RP - Rally Point
Date/Time: Today - 10.06.2025 - 1200 hours
Location: 4310 S. Macadam Ave
Parking - Off-Site and Walk In (ARRIVE EARLY)
Dress - Patriotic (RED/WHITE/BLUE, Vets - old fatigues, Jeans and Boots, IDC)
-=-
What to bring:
Water, Food, Sunglasses, Jacket/Hoodie, Umbrellas - A LOT. Trash Bag.
INSTRUCTIONS
When you first arrive, please begin filling up RP-1, then RP-2, then RP-3. Feel free to cheer, sing patriotic music, play it over a loud speaker, IDC. Have fun, be proud, let ICE know you support them. Do not block the road-ways, traffic will be operating.
TIMELINE:
1130-1200 - Gather and FILL THE RP's!
1200 - Myself and @nicksortor will arrive to attempt to parlay with ANTIFA, I will ask for you to be silent at that time, please be respectful.
1230 - End Parlay
If ANTIFA refuses to cooperate, all patriots will legally cross the street from RP 2 to RP 1 via the cross walk, RP-1/ RP-2 will make their way over towards RP-3 via the cross walk.
These are public sidewalks. You have a right to walk on them, and walk on them we will. You have a right to self defense should you be in imminent danger for your physical safety.
On command, we will then begin our PATRIOT MARCH along the sidewalk from S. Bancroft and through the ANTIFA camp on a public sidewalk they illegally annexed and think they own.
Assigned Patriots will establish basecamp and security upon my instruction. We will continue to legally and freely travel upon the sidewalks free from ANTIFA interruption as is our right.
We are simply peacefully protesting with the right to self-defense should you feel it is required.
While we are out for our stroll, I ask that some patriots clean the trash off of the street for those who have been terrorized in the apartments across the street.
Remember, THIS IS AMERICA.
END MESSAGE
@ImFiredUp2

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 2d

Basically this week:

Trump: National Guard!
Kotek: nah
Trump: ok maybe?
Hegseth: NATIONAL GUARD!
Trump: YES!
Trump-Appointed Judge Immergut: No
Trump: CALIFORNIA GUARD!
Judge Immergut: NO!

Everyone else: wtf is happening, the ICE facility is literally one block.

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OPB @opb.org · 2d

There was no official announcement from Washington that the California National Guard was being called up and sent to Oregon, just as was the case when Illinois’ governor made a similar announcement Saturday about troops in his state being activated.

California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Sunday to fight the move in court.

www.opb.org

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Massive escalation at the ICE facility. Federal agents made multiple arrests (at least 4), threw out gas, and shot tons of pepper balls.

Heard one of the people arrested screaming minutes later. Not possible to get a visual.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Federal agents made one arrest as far as I can tell

Federal agents pile onto someone they’re arresting

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Protesters have crossed the blue line and Feds are lining up most likely to make arrests.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

A number of progressive city councilors have said they’re doing everything they can.

Protesters also noted frustrations with the rhetoric of “don’t take the bait.”

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 3d

Over 150 people at a rally down by the Portland ICE facility.

Speakers with the protest continue to call on Portland City Council to take further action to revoke ICE’s permit for the facility.

City Council has issued a land use violation notice.

Over 150 protesters at Elizabeth Caruthers park near the Portland ICE facility.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

I’m fairly certain these are almost all counter protesters. And there’s many more around as well.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

There are actually police liaisons here too. This is just Feds. There’s a whole line of cops to my right in this photo.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

There’s an absurd number of counter-protesters here. Easily dozens of people.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

There are at least 50 federal agents at the Portland ICE facility tonight.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

PPB just arrested a right-wing agitator at the ICE facility. I believe they said it was for blocking traffic.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

PPB on the intercom telling people to get across the street. More people now in front of the gate. Seems like it may heat up.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Definitely some right-wing agitators on the ground at least.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Is ICE continuing the trend of letting right-wing influencers hang out on the rooftop? Or are these guys with the DHS press team?

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Oh and the Blackhawk is still on the prowl.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Around 15-20 people approached the front of the facility when DHS and border patrol agents opened a path for an ambulance in the facility. Protesters dancing again.

No less-lethals were used but I could definitely feel something in the air.

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