"Human Chain Emerges at Harbor View Encampment as Sweep Looms"
In Portland, protesters, including advocates and faith leaders, formed a human chain to oppose the city's plan to clear a large homeless encampment at Harbor View Memorial Park. The city, which has been trying to dismantle the camp citing available shelter beds, faced delays and criticism from city councilors and the community, who argue that the sweeps are inhumane and counterproductive. Despite the city's efforts, some homeless individuals, like Paul Hooper, have expressed reluctance to move to the shelter, preferring to find another place instead.