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Portland Protesters Breach ICE Facility, Injuring Officers and Prompting Arrests

The Department of Homeland Security has vowed to tighten immigration enforcement following a riot at an ICE facility during a 'No Kings' rally

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents detain a man outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs building during a protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
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Overview

  • Rioters shattered windows and used fireworks, smoke grenades and rocks to force entry into the ICE building and overwhelm federal officers
  • The Portland Police Bureau declared an unlawful assembly and arrested three people on charges ranging from assaulting officers to criminal mischief
  • Posters exposing ICE agents’ names, photos and home addresses appeared around the city as protest tactics have escalated
  • The clash occurred during a ‘No Kings’ counterprotest against President Donald Trump’s U.S. Army 250th anniversary celebration
  • DHS officials warned the attacks will not deter future ICE operations and vowed to expand enforcement efforts nationwide