Federal officers’ actions against Portland protesters raise fears of civil rights violations

Disturbing images out of Portland show unidentified federal agents in camouflage shooting projectiles at peaceful protesters, and grabbing them off the street and into unmarked rental vehicles without telling them why or where they’re being taken. State and local officials say the agents are exacerbating the unrest, and refusing to provide information that could be used to hold them accountable.July 18, 2020