Portland Mayor Demands ICE Exit

The mayor of United States — Portland, Oregon, Keith Wilson, demanded that United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement leave his city after federal agents launched tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets at a crowd of peaceful demonstrators, including young children, outside an ICE facility. This incident sparked outrage and condemnation from local officials, including United States — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who called for federal agents to stand down and be held accountable. Keith Wilson also announced that United States — Portland, Oregon, would impose a fee on detention facilities that use chemical agents. President Donald Trump, however, instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to ensure federal agents are vigilant and forceful in protecting U.S. government facilities, indicating a continued hardline stance on immigration enforcement. Similar incidents of federal agents deploying tear gas against protesters also occurred in United States — Eugene, Oregon, and United States — Los Angeles, and federal agents reportedly killed two residents in United States — Minneapolis during related crackdowns.