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Portland Mayor Demands ICE Exit After Protest Violence

2/2/2026

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson demanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leave the city after agents used tear gas on peaceful protesters outside an ICE facility, including children.
Thousands attended the "ICE out" protest, which began peacefully but escalated as agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended federal agents, saying they must protect government property and warned against violence toward them.

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Portland Mayor Keith Wilson demanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) leave the city after agents used tear gas on peaceful protesters outside an ICE facility, including children.
Thousands attended the "ICE out" protest, which began peacefully but escalated as agents deployed tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended federal agents, saying they must protect government property and warned against violence toward them.