The far-right group known for its violent demonstrations said as many as 20,000 could turn up on Saturday in its application.
The city of Portland has denied a permit for a planned rally by the far-right group Proud Boys citing fears aboutThe event which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 26, at Delta Park estimated that a, according to a permit application obtained byHowever, Portland Parks and Recreation in partnership with Parks Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Mayor Ted Wheeler confirmed that the application has been denied over fears about the spreading ofand that it would be in breach of Oregon laws...
"The described event is not compliant with Oregon Health Authority guidelines about the number of people allowed in gatherings and cannot be conducted in a manner consistent with physical distancing guidance from public health officials," Fritz said in a statement.-19 in our community and keep ourselves and each other safe. Events like this are not welcome and not allowed."after being met with counter protesters.
Counter-protesters said they organized the demonstration away from where the Proud Boys planned to be in order to avoid confrontation with the far-right group.PopMob
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