| Oregon State Capitol breach | |
| Partof: | COVID-19 anti-lockdown protests in the United States |
| Date: | December 21, 2020 |
| Time-Begin: | 8:30 a.m. |
| Time-End: | 3:30 p.m. |
| Timezone: | UTC-7 |
| Place: | Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates: | 44.9385°N -123.0304°W |
| Causes: | Opposition to COVID-19 mitigation measures |
| Fatalities: | 0 |
| Injuries: | 4+ |
| Charged: | Mike Nearman |
| Arrests: | Four arrested at scene |
On December 21, 2020, a group of protesters demonstrated at the Oregon State Capitol against health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon.[1] A security video released in January 2021 showed Representative Mike Nearman allowing armed protesters to enter through a side door, after which Nearman circled the building and entered from the other side. The Oregon House of Representatives voted 59–1 to expel him for his actions.[2] He later pled guilty to first-degree official misconduct.[3]
The protesters included members of the Proud Boys, Patriot Prayer, and supporters of QAnon.[4] [5] One person maced police officers, while others vandalized the building and another assaulted two journalists.[6] At least three of the protesters present at the Oregon State Capitol later participated in the January 6 United States Capitol attack.[7]