Protesters rally in downtown Portland for jailed armed occupiers

PORTLAND, Ore. -- At least 50 people took to downtown Portland Saturday afternoon to protest the jailing and prosecution of Ammon Bundy and the other armed occupiers of the 41-day standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Burns.

"They did not receive due process. They did not receive justice. They received cruel and unusual punishment, they received excessive fines, they received threats," said Kelli Stewart, the leader of the rally.

Timeline: Armed occupation at Oregon refuge

The protest began at 11 a.m. in front of the Mark O. Hatfield Federal Courthouse and ended shortly before 1:30 p.m. More protests were planned in Salem and Bend, and other states.

"Do we have any patriots with us today in Portland, Oregon?" Stewart asked.

Raw video: Protesters in downtown Portland

Protesters sang the national anthem and God Bless America, listed off the names of the jailed occupiers, and voiced that the government doesn't have the ability to limit people's rights and take over private land.

"Respect the constitution, respect the people!" one of the protesters' signs said

"We do not support breaking laws, we do not support abusing people," Stewart said over a bulhorn to the group.

Watch: KGW's Ashley Korslien at the rally

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The protesters had a moment of silence for LaVoy Finicum, who was shot and killed during a confrontation with the FBI and Oregon State Police.

"One thing that I loved about LaVoy is that he stood for everybody's freedom," Stewart remembered.

More: FBI releases Finicum video 'in the interest of transparency' (Warning: Graphic)

A counter-protest was held across the street.

"We're here to speak up for America's public lands," said Kieran Suckling, executive director of the Center for Biological Diversity. "The Bundys are in jail and it's time to end this war on America's public lands."

The protests were peaceful although two incidents involving masked people briefly required police intervention.

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In all, 25 people have been indicted on a felony charge of conspiracy in connection with the armed standoff.

Photos: Oregon Standoff protest in downtown Portland