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Portland Arrest of Influencer Nick Sortor Draws White House Rebuke and Aid Review Threat

Police say they acted after fights outside the ICE facility, with Sortor now facing a disorderly conduct charge.

Overview

  • Portland police said they moved into the crowd after multiple fights and arrested three people, including Nick Sortor, outside the ICE building late Thursday.
  • Booking records show Sortor was released Friday morning on his own recognizance and is charged with second-degree disorderly conduct, a Class B misdemeanor.
  • Sortor posted videos from the scene and told Fox News he was harassed and detained for “being conservative,” a claim not supported by police statements.
  • The Portland Police Bureau stated arrests were based on observed behavior and probable cause, not political affiliation, as national scrutiny grew.
  • The White House criticized the arrest, said it is reviewing federal aid to Portland, and signaled additional federal resources would be sent; Hindustan Times reported the Justice Department is investigating.