Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is demanding answers from the head of the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security on how the Biden administration is protecting federal property and personnel in Portland, Oregon. The city saw persistent demonstrations last summer that eventually escalated into nights of violence and rioting following the death of George Floyd. The clashes with police and violent rioting saw extensive property damage, injuries, and deaths. A number of federal buildings, including a courthouse, were targeted and damaged significantly during the unrest. Jordan sent separate letters on Monday to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas seeking information on efforts the departments are taking to protect federal employees and property in Portland. Although the number of demonstrations has reduced, the city is still seeing outbreaks of violence around different locations in the city including at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse. Just …