Judge orders federal agents to curb use of force and tear gas at ICE facility

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal agents from using certain types of force against protesters outside the ICE facility unless they pose "imminent threat of physical harm."

February 3, 2026 4:00 pm News article

Council condemns tear gas at protests, calls for ongoing community action

February 2, 2026 12:56 pm News article

Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest

Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."

January 31, 2026 9:00 pm News article

Portland Mayor and Council President Respond to Minneapolis Fatality Involving Federal Agents

January 24, 2026 2:00 pm News article

Portland Mayor Statement on ICE Land Use Review

January 21, 2026 5:30 pm News article

Leaders urge calm and demand halt to ICE operations after federal agents shoot two in SE Portland

Local leaders urged residents to reject violence and demanded a halt to ICE operations after an incident where federal agents shot and wounded two people.

Updated January 9, 2026 5:07 pm News article

Portland Mayor Issues Statement Following Hazelwood Neighborhood Shooting

January 8, 2026 3:45 pm News article

Two Shot and Injured by Federal Agents in Hazelwood Neighborhood

Two people are in the hospital following a shooting involving federal agents.

January 8, 2026 3:30 pm Press release

Portland Mayor: “Portland Stands with Minnesota” After Deadly ICE Shooting

January 8, 2026 9:30 am News article

Protect Portland Initiative: January 2026 Progress Report

The City is working to implement the Protect Portland Initiative by hiring a coordinator and gathering information about federal immigration enforcement in Portland. We are also developing tools and training for City employees about the Sanctuary City Ordinance.

January 2, 2026 12:38 pm News article

Mayor, District 2 City Councilors Condemn ICE’s Deployment of Chemical Munitions in North Portland Arrest

Fox 12 Oregon report shows bystanders struck as ICE agents deploy pepper balls during neighborhood arrest

December 16, 2025 8:30 am News article

Portland Mayor responds to judge's injunction blocking Trump from deploying the National Guard to Oregon

November 7, 2025 5:40 pm News article

Judge blocks Trump from deploying troops — for now

US District Judge Karin Immergut issues preliminary injunction blocking deployment of the National Guard to Portland until Nov. 7 while she considers her final ruling.

November 3, 2025 12:41 pm News article

Ninth Circuit Court says Trump can deploy National Guard, but hurdles remain

A federal court rules that the Trump administration can deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland. Mayor Wilson vows legal action. Deployment will likely take a couple days and is still subject to legal challenges.

October 20, 2025 3:32 pm News article

Governor Kotek, Attorney General Rayfield, Mayor Wilson Condemn Unnecessary, Unwanted Military Intervention

Oregon Leaders remain united in the fight against unwanted, unneeded military intervention in Oregon

October 20, 2025 3:10 pm News article

Portland City Council Remains United Against Federal Overreach

October 20, 2025 3:03 pm News article

ICE facility is a disaster waiting to happen (Newsweek editorial)

October 18, 2025 8:00 am News article

Mayor Wilson responds to unanimous City Council approval of Protect Portland Initiative

Mayor Wilson commended City Council’s unanimous approval of the Protect Portland Initiative, highlighting local leaders’ unity and commitment to Portland and its values.

October 16, 2025 3:00 pm News article

City Council Unanimously Passes Councilor Kanal's Sanctuary City Status Codification Ordinance

October 16, 2025 10:40 am Press release

City Council Unanimously Passes Avalos, Pirtle-Guiney, Koyama Lane, and Clark Resolution to Protect Portlanders

The Protect Portland Initiative is largely influenced by Chicago’s Protecting Chicago Initiative executive order and will help ensure the safety of Portlanders in the event that the Trump administration unlawfully deploys armed forces to overstep the City’s local authority.

October 15, 2025 8:51 pm Press release