PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An unlawful assembly was declared on Monday morning after anti-lockdown protesters gathered on the grounds of the Oregon Capitol as a special legislative session was convening to address urgent issues.
State lawmakers were using the third special session to consider bills that would provide $800 million in funds to those impacted by the ongoing pandemic and devastating wildfires.
At least two people were arrested on Monday, according to state police.
This story is developing; more to come. Photos below:
Protesters hold a rally outside the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, as legislators meet for a special session to discuss COVID-19 relief measures. State police declared an unlawful assembly at Oregon’s Capitol building as protesters attempted to force their way in during the third special legislative session. (AP Photo/Sara Cline) 
Protesters gathered outside of the Oregon State Capitol, December 21, 2020. (KOIN) 
Pro-Trump and anti-mask demonstrators hold a rally outside the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, as legislators meet for an emergency session. (AP Photo/Andrew Selski) 
Pro-Trump and anti-mask demonstrators hold a rally outside the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, as legislators meet for an emergency session. (AP Photo/Andrew Selski) 
Protesteres gathered at the Oregon Capitol in Salem, December 21 2020. (Tim A. Gruver)