ACLU [oregon]
Six peaceful protesters were corralled, detained and/or subjected to excessive use of force by Portland police officers during organized marches.
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On February 20, 2017, while gathered in front of the Edith Wyatt Federal Building for the Not My Presidents Day protest, Charles Stubbs, Tristan Romine-Mann, and Margaret "Peggy" Zebrowski were each subjected to excessive use of force by the Portland police.
Peggy was tackled on the sidewalk and dragged into the street. Her face was smashed into the ground and her nose was broken. Peggy is suing the city for $200,000 and costs.
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On November 21, 2016, Kat Stevens and her partner attended a youth-led protest in response to the election of Donald Trump. Downtown, she was handcuffed and brutalized by Portland police officers.
Kat is suing the city for up to $10,000 and costs.
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