U.S. sending more federal officers to Portland protests: report
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Protesters move away from tear gas shot by federal law enforcement officers during a demonstration against police violence and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, U.S., July 27, 2020. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is sending at least 100 additional federal officers to Portland, Oregon, the Washington Post reported on Monday, as confrontations between anti-racism protesters and federal authorities have intensified.
The U.S. Marshals Service decided last week to send 100 deputy marshals to fortify authorities guarding the federal courthouse in downtown Portland, the Post said, citing an internal email. The Department of Homeland Security is considering sending 50 additional Customs and Border Protection personnel to the city, it said.
(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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