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Portland Leaders Condemn Federal Agents' Tactics Amid Arrest

12/18/2025

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and city councilors condemned the use of pepper balls by federal agents during the arrest of Erik Téllez on December 11, 2025.
Téllez was arrested while driving his children to school, leading to protests from neighbors.
Witnesses reported that ICE agents fired pepper balls at bystanders, causing distress among residents, including a child.
City officials criticized the agents' tactics as "unjustified, disruptive, and escalatory," undermining public trust.
Téllez's family is facing financial difficulties due to his detention.

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and city councilors condemned the use of pepper balls by federal agents during the arrest of Erik Téllez on December 11, 2025.
Téllez was arrested while driving his children to school, leading to protests from neighbors.
Witnesses reported that ICE agents fired pepper balls at bystanders, causing distress among residents, including a child.
City officials criticized the agents' tactics as "unjustified, disruptive, and escalatory," undermining public trust.
Téllez's family is facing financial difficulties due to his detention.