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Protests Erupt After Shooting of Nino-Moncada by Border Patrol

1/15/2026

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Luis David Nino-Moncada pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and damaging federal property after being shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Portland.
The incident sparked protests nationwide against federal immigration tactics.
The Department of Homeland Security says Nino-Moncada used his vehicle as a weapon and alleges gang affiliations.
In response, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed aggressive crowd control measures against demonstrators and defended agents’ actions as self-defense.

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Luis David Nino-Moncada pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and damaging federal property after being shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Portland.
The incident sparked protests nationwide against federal immigration tactics.
The Department of Homeland Security says Nino-Moncada used his vehicle as a weapon and alleges gang affiliations.
In response, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed aggressive crowd control measures against demonstrators and defended agents’ actions as self-defense.