Literal fascism taking place infront of our own eyes. This is the same thing we have watched happen in China and Hong Kong.
Militarized Federal Agents from a patchwork of outside agencies have begun policing Portland (in rented minivans vans) without the explicit approval of the mayor, the state, or local municipalities. This is what that looks like in practice.
[NSFW] Woman strips at a Johnny Rockets while the crowd cheers, is eventually asked to leave by staff
In Portland, unmarked Federal officers refuse to identify themselves while arresting protestors and have not been requested by the mayor of the city
Cop arrests fire fighter in the middle of tending to a wounded civilian because fire truck was 1 mm over the line.