In Portland, Oregon, a large and increasingly rowdy crowd converged on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility, triggering a chaotic confrontation. Demonstrators, some in dark clothing, breached the building’s entrance using makeshift tools and fireworks. Authorities responded with decisive crowd-control tactics—including tear gas, flash grenades, and pepper balls—to disperse the group and secure the site.
According to local law enforcement, federal officers sustained injuries—four were hurt amid the melee—while Portland police declared the incident an unlawful assembly. Multiple arrests were made, including individuals accused of assaulting officers. The clash followed earlier peaceful marches and spotlighted tensions surrounding immigration policy enforcement.
This incident underscores heightened unrest in Portland, where ICE’s presence has repeatedly drawn intense protest. Officials continue investigations, and city leaders are evaluating the legality of the ICE facility’s operation under existing permits.