Portland Mayor Demands ICE Leave the City Following Tear Gas Incident at Protest
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, has called for the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to leave the city after federal agents deployed tear gas at protesters, including children, during a recent demonstration against ICE operations. This incident occurred amidst a wave of protests in Portland and surrounding areas, where hundreds of activists have been marching against federal immigration enforcement practices. The mayor expressed outrage over the use of chemical agents on peaceful protesters and demanded that those involved resign from their positions. The protests, which included a notable turnout of union members and students, have resulted in significant public outcry and calls for accountability from city officials regarding the federal response to demonstrators.
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