Demonstrations against US President Donald Trump’s policies took place across the United States on Saturday, with organizers of the “No Kings” movement staging more than 3,000 events nationwide. While some protests were peaceful, clashes broke out in Portland, Oregon, outside a federal immigration facility.
Video from the scene showed masked agitators confronting federal officers near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in the city. According to authorities, individuals threw objects at officers, shouted insults, and attempted to breach the facility. At least some protesters were seen wearing gas masks, while officers appeared without similar protective gear.
Local police warned demonstrators to stay away from the building, stating that attempts to enter the facility could result in arrest. Officials said crowd control measures, including the possible use of impact munitions, could be deployed if necessary. Authorities also warned against vandalism and arson, after graffiti including the word “nazis” was sprayed on the building.
The unrest in Portland came hours after protests concluded across the city as part of the broader national movement.
Elsewhere, large crowds gathered in major cities including Washington, New York, Los Angeles, and Minneapolis. Organizers said the demonstrations were aimed at opposing the administration’s domestic policies and its military campaign against Iran.
