Portland Police Dismantle Antifa Encampment After 140 Days

Portland police have cleared a 140-day Antifa encampment outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, enforcing city laws such as prohibitions on blocking sidewalks and public drinking. The cleanup followed viral footage showing Antifa militants blocking streets and directing traffic near the ICE building, prompting police action to restore order. Independent journalist Nick Shirley documented the dismantling, highlighting the removal of supplies including medical gear, food, and party items. Police emphasized that their enforcement was focused on city ordinances rather than federal interests, and two arrests were made during recent protests at the site. The clearing of the encampment marks a significant shift in policing tactics and has led to speculation about changing attitudes among Portland officials toward managing such protests. Some commentators link the protest activity and its suppression to broader political strategies and concerns about organized violence in left-leaning cities.