ICE, Portland and riot
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In a statement responding to Saturday protests, Mayor Keith Wilson pledged that Portland police will uphold the law in the city, but will “not be used as agents of ICE.”
Residents who live across the street from the ICE facility in South Portland said they've been dealing with tear gas and vandalism for the last several weeks.
Three men from Oregon are facing federal charges in connection with two separate incidents involving violence or property damage during or near protest activity in Eugene and South Portland, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Gresham man accused of striking officer with stake during South Portland riot
This is a developing story that will be updated. “No Kings” protests are happening across Oregon and the rest of the country Saturday to protest the Trump administration on the president’s 79th birthday.
Trump sent federal officers into Portland to quell riots five years ago. A tired city — watching events in LA — hopes it won’t happen again.