PORTLAND, Ore — The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of the actions taken by U.S. agents sent by President Donald Trump to subdue protests in Portland.
The lawsuit was filed Wednesday on behalf of eight people who were injured by federal agents during weeks of demonstrations and on behalf of two groups that organized protesters since George Floyd's death in May.
"I didn't grow up in this society to be ruled by a bunch of militarized police," said Christopher David.
"I'll be in the streets until we see change," added Mac Smiff.
The plaintiffs include military veterans, a college professor and a man who alleges he was snatched off the street by federal agents who failed to identify themselves.
"What happened to me cannot happen to anyone else putting their bodies on the line," said Mark Pettibone.