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Portland Protests Turn Violent: Police Declare Unlawful Assembly

3/30/2026

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Portland police declared an unlawful assembly during protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on March 29, 2026.
The protests began as a peaceful No Kings rally downtown that drew tens of thousands.
Tensions escalated as protesters damaged the facility's gate and clashed with police by 10:10 p.m.
Isiah A. Lee, 26, was arrested for vandalism.
Arrests related to ICE protests since June 2025 totaled 89.

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Story summary

Portland police declared an unlawful assembly during protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on March 29, 2026.
The protests began as a peaceful No Kings rally downtown that drew tens of thousands.
Tensions escalated as protesters damaged the facility's gate and clashed with police by 10:10 p.m.
Isiah A. Lee, 26, was arrested for vandalism.
Arrests related to ICE protests since June 2025 totaled 89.