Funny how the Portland rioters no longer have any interest in the Hatfield Federal Courthouse in downtown Portland.  For most of June and July, it was the focal point of their attention.  Since the Oregon State Police were cross-deputized as Deputy US Marshals, and the US Attorney reached triple figures in felonies charged in federal court, the rioters seem to avoid unnecessary federal involvement.  It’s almost like they don’t believe in their cause enough to go to jail.  I’m starting to question whether their heart is really in it.

Crowds are now marching through downtown Portland with Wagner's Flight of the Valkyries playing in background. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/I2W09abbbW

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

But on Tuesday night, the rioters did return to downtown Portland.  The Oregon State Police and the Portland Police Bureau (not “Department”) were there to greet them with a warm embrace.

A line of Portland Police officers have just blocked the path of the protest March. There is a standstill currently. There was an announcement on the LRAD, but it was not intelligible. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/JXbHXEoIAV

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

Portland Police has again intercepted the crowd after protesters diverted routes. A warning on the LRAD has just ordered protesters to "get out of the street". #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/bteFLjTMgU

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

PPB officers arrived on scene to disperse protesters. Crowds are moving West. Portland Police still has not declared an illegal assembly yet. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/LQOpD1eJgv

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

Sometimes it looks like the PD are just amusing themselves to break the monotony of watching and listening to the morons night after night.

Portland Police bullrushed protesters as the crowd marched away, but did not make any arrests. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2JYDkG3M9k

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

But it might just be a “lulling” action meant to make the rioters complacent for when the real action starts.

Portland Police has just bullrushed the crowd and made at least 3 arrests. Police has not yet declared an illegal assembly, unclear the charges of the arrestees at the time. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/IHLvjf7cNH

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

One demonstrator was arrested while drumming in the intersection. As of yet, PPB still has not declared an illegal assembly or riot. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/8KGMGKEkJh

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

Portland Police again intercepted protesters, making several arrests. It has become an intense game of cat & mouse. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Q4ajP5OZDh

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 9, 2020

Portland Police arrest antifa agitator Tracy Molina. The 47-year-old has been arrested numerous times over the past few months at the riots and keeps returning. #PortlandRiots pic.twitter.com/XdxlZ8lB5b

— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) September 9, 2020

If you want to see a slightly different approach, check back on the home page for my next story on protests in Los Angeles on Tuesday night.