All articles tagged with #portland
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The Guardian
Over a thousand protests are planned across the US this weekend in response to ICE agents shooting three people, including one fatality, in Minneapolis and Portland, highlighting widespread community opposition to immigration enforcement tactics and calls for justice and policy change.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by BBC
A man and woman shot by an immigration agent in Portland have ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, with the incident occurring after the driver attempted to run over the agent during a traffic stop. Both are hospitalized and linked to gang activity, with the woman involved in a prostitution ring and the man previously arrested for other offenses. The incident follows recent immigration enforcement actions and protests in Portland.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Two individuals shot by U.S. Border Patrol in Portland have alleged connections to a Venezuelan gang and previous criminal cases, sparking protests and ongoing investigations. The police and federal authorities are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting, which occurred after the suspects allegedly attempted to run over officers with a vehicle. The incident has heightened tensions and calls for peaceful protests amid concerns over law enforcement conduct and immigration enforcement.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A shooting in Portland involved federal agents from Customs and Border Protection, who shot two individuals linked to the TdA gang after their vehicle was allegedly weaponized against law enforcement. The victims remain hospitalized, and the incident has sparked calls for transparency and an investigation by Oregon authorities. The event has also led to protests and arrests, amid tensions between federal and local law enforcement.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by OregonLive.com
A Black- and women-owned plant nursery in Southeast Portland, Birds & Bees Nursery, is closing after 14 years due to financial difficulties exacerbated by recent challenging years, with owners seeking community support to sell remaining inventory and settle debts.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Axios
Two separate federal agency shootings in Minneapolis and Portland have sparked protests; the Minneapolis incident involved an ICE agent, while the Portland shootings involved Border Patrol agents, highlighting the different mandates and operational areas of these DHS agencies.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by PBS
Protests erupted in Minneapolis and Portland following police-involved shootings linked to ICE enforcement, with community outrage over the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis and a separate incident in Portland, prompting calls to end ICE operations and investigations into the incidents.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
Two people were injured in a shooting involving a federal agent during a targeted stop in Portland, prompting the mayor to call for a halt to ICE operations and an investigation into the incident, which has sparked protests and calls for transparency.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by CNN
Oregon authorities are investigating a Border Patrol shooting in Portland where a man and woman, linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, were wounded after attempting to run over an agent. The incident has heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in Portland, amid protests and political criticism.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Politico
Border Patrol agents in Portland shot two people during an attempted vehicle stop involving a Venezuelan individual linked to a gang, leading to community concern and calls for a halt to federal immigration enforcement actions until the incident is clarified.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by PBS
Federal immigration officers in Portland, Oregon, shot and wounded two individuals outside a hospital after a vehicle attempt to run over agents, with the incident raising tensions amid ongoing debates over federal enforcement and community safety. The city officials and politicians have called for investigations and the end of ICE operations in Portland.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Portland Press Herald
Portland real estate agent Jason Singer is returning to 'Jeopardy!' for a champions' tournament and is advocating for his wife, Susan McMillan, a former champion, to be invited back as well. Singer previously won two games and is part of a small group of couples who have both won on the show. He hopes to support a family or couples tournament and plans to leverage social media for that cause.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by KPTV
A motorcyclist died after colliding with an e-scooter in Portland's Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood; the e-scooter rider was hospitalized but expected to survive, and the area remains under investigation.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by KPTV
A man was arrested after stabbing and robbing a 77-year-old at a Safeway in Southeast Portland on New Year's Day; the victim was hospitalized with serious injuries but is expected to survive.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by Axios
President Trump has decided to withdraw his efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, citing a significant reduction in crime in these cities, after facing legal challenges and protests against federal troop deployments. The move follows legal setbacks, including the Supreme Court's rejection of his request to deploy troops in Chicago, and reflects ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities over law enforcement strategies.