Portland protesters stood at a police line following property damage on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. The demonstration ensued as votes were counted nationwide, and the results of the presidential election remained undeclared.
On Wednesday, the House Subcommittee on Equitable Policing heard from experts on a bill that would clarify the interfering with a peace officer (IPO) law and prevent law enforcement from charging someone who is engaging in passive resistance.
Portland police officers have made 830 arrests for interfering with a peace officer during protests since the end of May, in what state lawmakers say is often a misapplication of the law.
Now, they’re hoping to change that law.