Portland Rioters Attempt to Break Into Federal Courthouse, Set Building on Fire

Rioters next to a fire they set at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse in Portland, Ore., on July 22, 2020. Noah Berger/AP Photo

A large crowd in Portland, Oregon, tried to break into a U.S. courthouse and set the building on fire late on July 21 before being dispersed by federal officers.

Riots have been taking place in the city virtually unabated since late May.