Tensions Escalate in Portland as Hundreds Protest Trump’s National Guard Deployment

Hundreds of demonstrators converged outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland on Sunday, September 28, protesting the Trump administration’s recent deployment of National Guard troops to the city. The protest saw masked federal agents, some armed with long-barrel firearms, confronting demonstrators and observing from rooftops.

The afternoon demonstration, which included families and long-time activists, was largely boisterous but peaceful. However, as evening approached, confrontations intensified. Federal agents reportedly deployed pepper balls against protesters while attempting to escort a vehicle into the ICE facility, marking a direct clash between the two groups.

The Trump administration authorized the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members to Portland, citing a need to protect federal personnel and facilities. This move has been strongly criticized by local and state leaders, who argue there is no need for federal intervention and dispute the administration’s claims of ‘violent riots’ or ‘domestic terrorist’ threats in the city. Oregon and the city of Portland have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of the deployment, with protest organizers asserting their constitutional right to demonstrate against what they describe as ‘illegal orders.’

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