Justice Department Investigates Portland Police After Journalist Nick Sortor's Arrest Amid Antifa Clashes

Journalist Nick Sortor was arrested by Portland Police after defending himself against an alleged assault by protesters identified as Antifa extremists during chaotic protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Sortor, who intervened to stop the burning of an American flag, criticized the police for siding with violent criminals rather than protecting journalists and citizens, describing his arrest as a "targeted arrest" and political prosecution. Despite being the victim and seeking police help, Sortor was handcuffed and charged with disorderly conduct while the alleged assailants were not arrested, fueling claims of corruption and bias within the Portland Police Department. Sortor's case has drawn attention from the Trump Administration, which is reportedly intervening, reflecting broader national tensions over law enforcement and protest management. The incident echoes themes from previous politically charged cases where individuals defending themselves against violent mobs faced prosecution, raising concerns about law and order and political motivations in prosecutorial decisions. Sortor vows to continue speaking out against what he sees as the police's failure to uphold justice amid ongoing protests in Portland.