Federal Agents Tear Gas Protesters in Portland, Oregon
In a disturbing display of force, federal agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets against a crowd of peaceful protesters outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon. The incident has sparked outrage among local officials and residents, who are demanding that ICE leave the city.Thousands Gather for 'ICE Out' Protest
On Saturday, thousands of people attended a peaceful protest in South Portland, calling on ICE to leave the city. The demonstration began near Elizabeth Caruthers Park and later moved to an ICE facility a few blocks away. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with protesters trying to navigate through the crowd while agents deployed tear gas and other projectiles.
Tear Gas Deployed Against Protesters
According to eyewitnesses, federal agents launched tear gas at the crowd, causing panic and chaos. Erin Hoover Barnett, a former OregonLive reporter who joined the protest, described the scene as 'terrifying' and said she saw people trying to tend to little children in strollers while others used motorized carts to navigate through the crowd.
Mayor Demands ICE Leave City
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has demanded that ICE leave the city following the incident. The mayor characterized the protest as peaceful and expressed outrage at the use of force by federal agents. The incident has sparked a renewed debate about the role of ICE in local communities and the need for greater transparency and accountability.
The use of tear gas against protesters in Portland, Oregon, is a disturbing reminder of the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and immigrant communities. As the city grapples with the aftermath of this incident, it is clear that there must be greater efforts to build trust and promote understanding between local officials and residents.
