Federal Agents Deploy Tear Gas, Make Arrests in Portland Amid ICE Protests, Chicago Police Hit by ICE Tear Gas

Recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have escalated tensions in multiple U.S. cities, including Portland and Chicago, where federal agents have used crowd control measures such as tear gas and pepper spray. In Portland, police arrested several individuals amid protests near an ICE facility, with videos showing federal agents detaining protesters and deploying tear gas shortly after a judge blocked the deployment of the National Guard, an action ordered by President Donald Trump to address violent riots. Similarly, in Chicago's suburb of Broadview, ICE agents accidentally tear-gassed local police officers during attempts to disperse protests, leading to concerns from Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills about the safety risks posed to both the community and first responders. Chief Mills also reported verbal confrontations with ICE agents and noted false 911 calls made by ICE, which strain local law enforcement resources. These events reflect broader resistance to the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies, which have sparked protests and criticism over the use of force and crowd control tactics. The administration maintains that federal actions are lawful and necessary to protect federal assets and personnel amid ongoing unrest.