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Portland ICE Facility Protest: Escalation, Injuries, and Federal Response

Portland ICE Facility Protest: Escalation, Injuries, and Federal Response

Portland ICE Facility Protest: Escalation, Injuries, and Federal Response A large anti-Trump protest in Portland (approx. 50,000 attendees) on Saturday culminated in a smaller, but significantly more violent, demonstration targeting the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. This splinter group engaged in property damage, including shattering the building’s entrance. Federal agents responded with less-lethal munitions, including CS gas (banned for Portland police use in 2020), resulting in reported injuries to four federal agents and at least one protester requiring…

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Portland ICE Protest Erupts into Riot, Sparking Federal Intervention

Portland ICE Protest Erupts into Riot, Sparking Federal Intervention

Portland ICE Protest Erupts into Riot, Sparking Federal Intervention A large, peaceful protest in Portland against the Trump administration on Saturday took a dramatic turn when a smaller group broke off and clashed with federal agents at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The ensuing riot resulted in arrests, injuries, and a strong response from federal authorities. While 50,000 people participated in the initial march, a significantly smaller contingent targeted the ICE facility on South Macadam Avenue. The…

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LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle

LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle

LA Erupts: National Guard Deployment Sparks Fiery Protests, Legal Battle Los Angeles erupted in a fiery clash between protesters and authorities this week, ignited by the Trump administration’s deployment of 700 active-duty Marines and over 2,000 National Guard troops to quell demonstrations against ICE operations. The controversial move, undertaken without the consent of California Governor Gavin Newsom, has sparked a legal showdown and cost an estimated $134 million. The protests, initially sparked by ICE raids resulting in over 100 immigrant…

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