Summary
People in Portland are protesting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility using costumes to make a point about President Trump's actions and comments. The protests are in response to Trump sending National Guard troops to the city and calling it "war-ravaged." Organizers are using humor and costumes to convey their message.
Key Facts
- Protests are happening at the ICE facility in South Portland.
- Protestors are using inflatable costumes like unicorns and dinosaurs.
- The protests respond to President Trump's decision to send National Guard troops to Portland.
- The movement started with a person named Seth Todd wearing an inflatable frog suit.
- A group named Operation Inflation is raising money to buy costumes for protestors.
- Organizers want to use humor to counteract fear and send a message.
- Local lawmakers are also participating in protest-related events, like promoting an "emergency" naked bike ride.
- The impact of these actions on President Trump is uncertain.
