"The Justice Department is aware of these reports and will review the matter thoroughly.Where the facts and the law warrant action, the Department will not hesitate to act," a department spokesperson told Fox News Digital.A DOJ official separately said, "Based on what is known so far, the conduct described appears to raise viewpoint discrimination and First Amendment questions rather than sex discrimination.
The Department is reviewing it."Save Women’s Sports activists are surrounded by an agitated group of trans supporters after unfurling a large "Save Women’s Sports" banner and revealing XX-XY shirts at a Portland Thorns match Friday, Oct.23, 2026.
(OutKick)The Portland Police Bureau has also addressed the incident, saying two potential crimes have been reported."Off duty PPB officers are routinely hired to work at professional games and other events at various venues in Portland, and there were several at the Thorns game last night.PPB officers were not involved in any removals.
They were called in when some individuals were refusing to leave and laying down, blocking an exit.When asked by police officers, the individuals agreed to leave.
Outside, in an effort to promote public safety, officers did separate two groups with opposing viewpoints for a short time," Sergeant Kevin Allen told Fox News Digital."Two potential crimes were reported, case numbers 26-309064 (alleged harassment) 26-309306 (alleged vandalism).No one reported any injuries to police, and no injuries were visible.
No immediate arrests were made or citations issued.The incidents are under investigation.
Officers were wearing and activated BWCs according to PPB policy."The confrontation unfolded Friday during Portland’s match against the North Carolina Courage at Providence Park.Approximately 20 spectators kept their XX-XY Athletics shirts covered through the first half, then revealed them and unfurled a large "Save Women’s Sports" banner as the second half began.The organizers inclu...