WATCH: Antifa protesters square off with Proud Boys in Portland

By Ellie Bufkin

Published August 17, 2019 8:04pm ET

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WATCH: Antifa protesters square off with Proud Boys in Portland — A road closure sign is seen in downtown Portland, Ore., Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in advance of a rally as the city prepares for crowds. In the past week, authorities in Portland have arrested a half-dozen members of right-wing groups on charges related to violence at previous politically motivated rallies as the liberal city braces for potential clashes between far-right groups and self-described anti-fascists who violently oppose them. | (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus)

Antifa activists descended on a rally being held by the far-right group Proud Boys on Saturday in Portland, Oregon.

Police prepared for violence as the antifa, or “anti-fascist,” activists came ready for confrontation to Waterfront Park in Portland. Close to 1,000 police officers are reportedly on the scene as over 200 sign and bullhorn-wielding protesters attempt to stand each other down.

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