Since mid-June 2025, Portland has experienced a prolonged series of violent protests and riots led by Antifa militants targeting the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. These demonstrators have attempted nightly attacks, including attempts to burn down the building, resulting in confrontations with federal officers. Federal agents have responded with arrests, deployment of crowd control munitions such as tear gas and pepper balls, and have repeatedly dispersed rioters. Antifa has established a nearby encampment distributing riot gear and recruiting individuals through free food. The protests have disrupted the surrounding residential neighborhood, with residents reporting harassment and continuous loud noise throughout the night. On July 4, a larger crowd gathered for a planned riot, prompting federal officers to use tear gas to prevent the facility from being set on fire. Several suspects from the July 4 riot have been federally charged, including three facing felony charges for assaulting federal officers with deadly weapons. In a notable development on July 15, federal agents used an artificial intelligence-generated voice of former President Donald Trump to issue dispersal orders to the rioters, a tactic that drew attention for its psychological impact on the protesters. The city and state officials have not publicly condemned the ongoing violent extremism. Additionally, Antifa militants have circulated ICE agents' home addresses in public spaces, escalating tensions further. The unrest has persisted for over six weeks, with federal agents maintaining a strong presence to protect the ICE facility and enforce law and order.