Portland protest tear gas shocks city, fueling ICE backlash
TL;DR
During a daytime labor/pro-immigrant march near an ICE facility in Portland, U.S. authorities deployed tear gas, sending crowds including nurses, teachers, and children into a gas-filled cloud; witnesses described multiple canisters and munitions, with volunteers aiding eye rinsing and medical care. The incident sparked anger from residents and local officials, who promised further legislation to curb chemical agents and possible action against ICE, while organizers emphasized the protest remained peaceful and vowed to continue advocating for immigration reform.
- ICE is afraid of children protesting The Verge
- Mayor of Portland, Oregon, Calls for ICE to Leave After Protesters Are Tear-Gassed The New York Times
- Judge weighs whether DHS force at ICE facility in Portland crossed legal line KATU
- Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
- Hundreds shut down streets marching from City Hall to ICE facility in downtown Portland KPTV
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