Portland sheds 'anarchist jurisdiction' label, Biden orders
February 24 2021
Portland, New York and Seattle are no longer in a state of anarchy, according to an executive order issued by President Biden.
Anarchy in the Rose City is officially over.
The top-down decision to formally rescind the "anarchist jurisdiction" label stuck to Portland, Seattle and New York by former President Donald Trump was announced by the new boss, President Joe Biden, in an executive order promulgated on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Local officials including Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler were pleased with the news.
"It's great to have a partner in the federal government instead of an opponent," said Jim Middaugh, a spokesman for the mayor. "It's time to move forward with the federal government towards the recovery every Portlander wants and needs."