Anti-racism protests turn violent in Portland Photogallery

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Federal law enforcement officers are cracking down on protesters in Portland, Oregon, under the Trump administration’s new executive order to protect U.S. monuments in what the state's Democratic governor has called "political theater."

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Anti-racism protests turn violent in Portland

A counter-protester is carried away from a larger crowd after an argument broke out during a midday rally over racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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Federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the Trump administration's new executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, face off with protesters against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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A man is sprayed by a police officer during a protest against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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A Portland Police Bureau officer shields his eyes from a flashlight after confronting a crowd during a protest against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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Federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the Trump administration's new executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, walk toward demonstrators during a protest against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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A federal law enforcement officer, deployed under the Trump administration's new executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings spreads tear gas during a protest over racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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Tear gas and other chemical agents used by federal agents to disperse demonstrators during a protest against racial inequality are seen in Portland. (Reuters)

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A demonstrator reacts to tear gas released by federal law enforcement officers, deployed under the Trump administration's executive order during a protest against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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A demonstrator hits pieces of fencing blocking a door used by federal law enforcement officers deployed under the Trump administration's executive order to protect federal monuments and buildings, during a protest against racial inequality in Portland. (Reuters)

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