Police Union Initiative to Curb Protests

Where: Portland Oregon

What proposal to curb protests is being supported by the Portland Police Officer union?

• Give local governments authority to restrict the time, place, and manner of protests
• Establish a 10 p.m. noise ordinance for First Amendment-protected activities located near residential areas
• Establish a 12am noise ordinance for all other locations
• Blocks the imposition of fees and permits for demonstrations deemed legal
• Prohibit any barriers or blockages on sidewalks
• Prohibit destruction of any public or private property, the setting of fires, and ban the possession of use of fireworks, flammable explosives and laser pointers at demonstrations

Ballot initiative name: “protect free speech and safe streets.” 

The Oregonian | Portland police union chief introduces 2022 ballot initiative to limit right to assemble