Summary
The article discusses the deployment of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, particularly around an ICE facility. There are concerns about the use of force against protesters and the nature of law enforcement tactics. The article compares current tactics to authoritarian practices from history.
Key Facts
- Federal agents with firearms are active in Portland, associated with ICE operations.
- Portland's city accused ICE of violating a land-use permit by detaining people overnight.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested sending more federal troops to protect ICE buildings.
- A federal judge stopped a National Guard deployment, noting protests were mainly peaceful.
- ICE's tactics are criticized as being more about intimidation than law enforcement.
- Public protests in Portland often include creative demonstrations, like inflatable dance parties.
- Federal agents reportedly used tear gas and other forceful measures against protesters.
- The article draws parallels with how authoritarian regimes historically targeted marginalized groups first.
