Protesters break gate at Portland ICE facility following “No Kings” demonstration

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) – A group gathered at the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement building Saturday night following a large “No Kings” demonstration downtown.

Protesters ended up breaking open the gate at the Portland ICE facility just after 6:30 p.m. Federal agents pushed the crowd back and Portland police announced it was making several arrests at the scene.

The burning of an American flag and a Nazi flag could also be seen in the crowd before authorities commanded all protesters to leave the area.

Portland’s “No Kings” rallies were part of multiple protests held across the country on Saturday against the Iran conflict and President Donald Trump’s actions.

“We have to stand up,” protester Sarah Gomm said. “We have to show at least our representatives what we want because they are not serving us right now.”

Organizers were estimating that more than 9 million people participated in Saturday’s rallies in the U.S.

The National Republican Congressional Committee was sharply critical of the rallies.

“These Hate America Rallies are where the far-left’s most violent, deranged fantasies get a microphone,” spokesperson Maureen O’Toole said.

Organizers said they were committed to nonviolent action with expectations that protestors would de-escalate tense situations.

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