Protests

Supporters of Robert Jacob Hoopes demonstrate outside the federal court house on July 28, 2025. Hoopes is accused of throwing a rock that struck an ICE officer and damaging government property.
Portland man accused by federal government of assaulting ICE officer
Robert Jacob Hoopes was arrested more than a month after the June 14 protest.
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‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump spread throughout Northwest
The protests were part of a nationwide movement and marked the anniversary of Congressman John Lewis’ death.

Bullies or demonstrators? How court records are describing Portland’s ICE protests
Court records show a more nuanced picture of what federal officers have been facing.
Oregonians rally after Trump’s Iran strikes, Northwest lawmakers call for accountability
Some Oregonians joined protesters in other U.S. cities on Sunday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on budget, protests and National Guard
Wilson joined OPB's "Think Out Loud" to discuss his plans for executing this final budget, the Portland police's role in protests and the possibility of National Guard troops in the city.

Portland mayor waves off federal help after Saturday protest at ICE building
“Portland has not requested and does not require the intervention of the National Guard,” Mayor Keith Wilson said in the statement Sunday.

Police declare riot at Portland ICE facility, multiple arrests made
Tense demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland were declared a riot Saturday as federal officers once again faced off with protesters.

Portland officials urge calm ahead of weekend demonstrations
Officials with the city of Portland and Multnomah County are imploring for peace from people who plan to participate in nationwide protests this weekend against the Trump administration’s deportation tactics.
‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests planned in Oregon and Southwest Washington
Dozens of demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday across Oregon and Southwest Washington, in protest of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

Protests over immigration raids popping up across the country with more planned
Protests against immigration enforcement raids have erupted across the U.S., from Los Angeles to cities like Seattle and Austin, leading to clashes with law enforcement.

LA protests prompt concern, preparation among Oregonians scarred by 2020
OPB reached out to local and state officials in Oregon, as well as Portlanders who protested in 2020, to find out what they learned from the federal law enforcement deployment during that time and what it might mean if tensions rise locally.