Leftist agitators launched a violent assault on ICE officials in Portland, attacking federal agents with fireworks and blinding lasers in the latest escalation against Trump’s deportation policies. The chaos left multiple agents injured and resulted in numerous arrests.
At a glance:
- 250 anti-ICE protesters stormed an ICE field office in Portland, attacking federal officers with fireworks and lasers
- Over 20 arrests have been made since the protests began, including five individuals charged with assault on federal officers
- DHS reports a staggering 413 percent increase in assaults against ICE officers nationwide
- President Trump deployed National Guard and military forces in response to the escalating violence
- DHS Assistant Secretary McLaughlin warned protesters: “You will not stop us or slow us down”
Violent Attack on Federal Agents
A mob of 250 anti-ICE protesters violently targeted federal law enforcement at an ICE field office in Portland this week. The rioters launched fireworks directly at officers and used high-powered lasers to temporarily blind them in a coordinated assault against immigration enforcement officials.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the attack, stating: “Last night, Portland rioters violently targeted federal law enforcement—250 rioters launched fireworks, shined lasers in officers’ eyes to temporarily blind them, and stormed an ICE field office.”
Federal agents were forced to respond with flashbang devices and pepperballs to disperse the increasingly violent left-wing crowd.
Multiple Arrests as Protesters Come Prepared for Violence
Five individuals have been arrested on serious charges including assault on federal officers, highlighting the pre-meditated nature of the attack. Eduardo Diaz was taken into custody after pointing a laser at officers and was found wearing tactical protective gear, suggesting he came prepared for a violent confrontation.
On June 18, Antifa carried out another night of violent insurrection at the @ICEgov building in Portland, Ore. Rioters tried to storm the building to burn it down but were repelled by a large group of federal agents.
Portland Police press statement: https://t.co/rfdHEArueP… pic.twitter.com/kc16GdRkB4
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 20, 2025
Another protester, Mariana M. Rivera-Loza, was arrested for trespassing on federal property while carrying a shield. Over 20 arrests have been made since the anti-ICE protests began, with authorities promising to prosecute attackers “to the fullest extent of the law.”
Trump Isn’t Taking It
President Donald Trump responded decisively to the Portland violence by deploying National Guard and military forces to protect federal agents and property. The reinforcements come as DHS reports a shocking 413 percent increase in assaults against ICE officers nationwide, underscoring the increasingly dangerous environment facing immigration enforcement officials.
UPDATE: Last night in Portland, roughly 250 rioters targeted a federal ICE facility—launching fireworks, explosives, and lasers at officers and even storming through a glass door.
Four federal officers were injured in the violent clashes, which came after another peaceful… pic.twitter.com/rWSMxMl9qp
— Tony Lane
(@TonyLaneNV) June 20, 2025
McLaughlin delivered a stern warning to the anti-ICE protesters: “We won’t sit idly by and watch these cowards.
Secretary Noem’s message to the rioters was similarly clear: “You will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law.”
The Portland incident marks the latest in a series of violent attacks by far-left extremists against federal agents attempting to enforce immigration laws. Despite the escalating violence, DHS officials remain resolute in their commitment to upholding the law and removing illegal immigrants with criminal backgrounds from American communities.
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