Scott Olson, Getty ImagesPolice keep watch over protesters on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-President Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty Images'Antifa' protesters link arms as they demonstrate at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesAlt-right demonstrator Kyle Based Stickman Chapman at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed "Trump Free Speech" by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Police officers move to clear demonstrators from Chapman Square near City Hall in downtown Portland, Oreg., Sunday, June 4, 2017, declaring it an unlawful assembly, as they gathered following last month's fatal stabbing of two men who tried to stop another man's anti-Muslim tirade. A pro-Donald Trump free speech rally organized by a conservative group drew hundreds near City Hall. The group was met by hundreds of counter-protesters organized by immigrant rights, religious and labor groups.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesA protester gestures toward police on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-President Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesSharon Maxwell (L) confronts right-wing personality Brian Fife at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesA protester is arrested at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesRight wing demonstrators hold up signs disparaging illegal immigrants at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesPro-President Trump protesters congregate on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
A protester is detained by Portland police during a demonstration in Portland, Sunday, June 4, 2017. Crowds have swelled to several thousand for competing rallies following the fatal stabbing of two men on a light-rail train by a man police say was shouting anti-Muslim slurs, as demonstrators from varying groups have converged in downtown Portland. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP)
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesAntifascist demonstrators confront pro-Trump demonstrators during a protest on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed "Trump Free Speech" by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher, 21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Kristena Hansen, The Associated PressThousands of protesters gather in Portland, Ore., Sunday, June 4, 2017, for competing rallies following last month’s fatal stabbing of two men on a light-rail train by a man police say was shouting anti-Muslim slurs. A pro-Donald Trump free speech rally had been previously planned by a conservative group. Counter protests were organized by religious and labor groups.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesRight-wing protesters hold up signs as they demonstrate at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesRight-wing protesters hold up signs as they demonstrate at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon.A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesRight-wing protesters hold up signs as they demonstrate at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian..
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesRight-wing protesters hold up signs as they demonstrate at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Natalie Behring, Getty ImagesA left-wing protester is arrested at a rally on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. A protest dubbed 'Trump Free Speech' by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesDemonstrators congregate on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-President Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesPolice keep watch over competing protests on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-President Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
Scott Olson, Getty ImagesPolice clash with demonstrators as they try to clear 'Antifa' members and anti-Trump protesters from the area during a protest on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Police used tear gas, flash bangs, and rubber bullets to clear the crowd. A protest dubbed "Trump Free Speech" by organizers was met by a large contingent of counter-demonstrators who viewed the protest as a promotion of racism. The demonstrations come in the wake of the recent violent attack on the city's MAX train line when Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, were stabbed to death and Micah Fletcher,21, was severely injured after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
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Police keep watch over protesters on June 4, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Pro-President Trump and counter protests are taking place in the wake of the stabbing deaths of Ricky Best, 53, and Taliesin Namkai-Meche, 23, severe injuries to Micah Fletcher,21, after they tried to protect two teenage girls, one of whom was wearing a hijab, from being harassed with racial taunts by suspect Jeremy Christian.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Crowds swelled to several thousand as demonstrators from varying groups converged Sunday afternoon in downtown Portland, Oregon, in the wake of the fatal stabbing of two men who tried to stop another man’s anti-Muslim tirade.
A pro-Donald Trump free speech rally organized by a conservative group called Patriot Prayer drew hundreds to a plaza near City Hall. Rally organizer Joey Gibson told the crowd that the goal is to wake up the liberty movement. “It’s OK to be a conservative in Portland,” he said.


















