Bend, Oregon, Activists Block Immigration Buses, Prompting Federal Response

Hundreds of activists gather around two buses outside the Crane Shed Commons in Bend, Ore., on Aug. 12, 2020. Ryan Brennecke/The Bulletin via AP

Federal agents responded late Wednesday to a large protest that blocked immigration buses from leaving a parking lot in Bend, Oregon.

New Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz refused to take action but warned the crowd via loudspeaker that federal agents were on the way.