Protesters clashed with federal agents and police outside a detention center for illegal immigrants in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend.
An angry crowd that included black-clad Antifa members launched fireworks at officers, who responded with tear gas and pepper balls.
For weeks, protesters have held demonstrations and blocked the entrance to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, denouncing President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
The latest clashes followed peaceful “No Kings” protest marches in several cities, including Portland.
BREAKING🚨: Antifa protesters threw explosive devices and tear gas at DHS agents trying to secure the driveway outside the ICE facility in Portland. pic.twitter.com/A156sla7oL
– Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) October 21, 2025
On Monday, a federal appeals court allowed Trump to deploy the National Guard to Oregon pending further litigation. The president has argued that the measure is necessary to curb unrest and violence in Democratic-run cities.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield condemned the ruling, saying it was unjustified and had put the country “on a dangerous path.”
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