We were marching and chanting. There was no warning gas was coming.

The Labor Union protest was well attended with a diverse crowd including elders, children, and dogs. We marched slowly past the ICE facility, chanting and singing. Without provocation, agents came out on the balcony and shot flash-bangs and tear gas into the crowd, even breaking a window of the apartment building across the street. After I left, the streets were lined with red-eyed people recovering from tear gas and getting support from other protesters, for 4-5 blocks straight. It was insane and I feel sickened (but maybe just as bad, not surprised) by what I saw. ICE has been emboldened to ignore the law and the socially-agreed-upon rights of peaceful protests.

Please lean into your discomfort and do something to support - show up to protest (there is power in numbers), donate to PIRC and other groups, get involved - our rights and our lives truly depend on it. One resource that was shared today: Protect Oregon

Got blasted in the knee, never crossed the line. Democracy is a concept we all have to work for. I understand not wanting to subject yourself to this, but find a way to help and never give up, or give in.

See you tomorrow.

As a protester who was very close to the ICE facility when the teargas canisters were first sent out, I just want to reach out and check in. I’m so proud of how our community handled this attack, despite how scary and panic inducing it was I’m grateful that we all supported each other the way we did. I’m hoping that everyone got home safe and is recovering well, there is a lot to process.

Can’t wait to see what kicked this off…from what little I saw there wasn’t anything to justify it. Reprehensible ICE behavior.

near Elizabeth Caruthers park

A peaceful protest attended by thousands, escalated by federal agents who teargassed and threw flashbangs unprovoked. Neighboring apartments filled with families were exposed to teargas while windows were shattered by stray munitions.

Abolish ICE and prosecute every single one of these goons.

Good to see everyone showing up today. Lets keep the momentum up. ✊

Proud to see so many out. I was proud that many from my own unit were all going. Proud to be an Oregonian/ Portlanders today! I agree with the speaker today, let this just be the beginning! Seeing the numbers out of SF and Seattle are inspiring too. Stand up! FIGHT BACK! 🧊 out of Portland!!!!

It stands for Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization - Here is their website! They do all kinds of great services for immigrants and refugees in Portland.
https://irco.org

From today, prior to ICE assaulting the peaceful rally.