ICE Accused of Tear Gassing Protesters Who Blocked In Their Vehicles
Summary
Federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) used tear gas on protesters who blocked ICE vehicles with their cars in Salem, Oregon. Local police did not know about or help with the operation, and the incident is being investigated by state and federal authorities.Key Facts
- About 30 protesters surrounded and blocked ICE vehicles with their cars in Salem on Saturday morning.
- Federal agents responded by using tear gas, pepper spray, pepper balls, and smoke canisters.
- Some protesters reported eye irritation and trouble breathing, and medical help was given at the scene.
- Salem police say they did not coordinate with ICE and were only called to help calm the situation.
- Oregon’s Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security will independently review the incident.
- US Representative Andrea Salinas criticized the ICE operation for using force against protesters, including children and older people, and for blocking a highway dangerously.
- The event follows an increase in ICE activity and arrests in the Portland area earlier in the week.
- ICE and the Department of Homeland Security have not commented on the incident yet.
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