Federal Agents Invade Portland, Citing Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Statues

Portland Deputy Police Chief Chris Davis has said his department did not request federal assistance and is not coordinating with the federal officers. "I don't have authority to order federal officers to do things," Davis told the AP. "It does complicate things for us."

"The apparent lack of operational coordination between agencies, departments, and offices, and the violence perpetrated by federal personnel is particularly concerning," wrote Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici—all Oregon Democrats—in a July 14 letter to Attorney General William Barr and Wolf. "Their presence and lack of coordination raises urgent concerns about how those engaging in illegal use of force against demonstrators will be held accountable."

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) have also urged the feds to leave.