Portland, Oregon – Amidst ongoing protests at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, federal agents have reportedly faced severe threats, including doxing and calls for violence. Journalist Katie Daviscourt issued a stark warning, urging the Trump administration to "take the threats against ICE agents and federal officers protecting the Portland ICE facility seriously."
Daviscourt, a reporter for The Post Millennial known for her coverage of protests and social issues, directly quoted protesters in her tweet, stating, "Speaking to Antifa on the ground over the past 3 months, many of them believe ICE agents are the Nazi gestapo who need to be k—lled." She concluded her urgent message with a plea: "Send the national guard before it’s too late."
Reports from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2020 confirmed that ICE officers in Portland were being targeted. Groups identified as "Rose City Counter-Info" and "The Crustian Daily," described as anarchist and Antifa-affiliated, were accused of publishing officers' names, photos, and personal addresses online. Fliers bearing threats such as "NO PEACE FOR ICE" and "CHINGA LA MIGRA" (translation: F**k immigration services) were reportedly distributed in officers' neighborhoods, with graffiti outside the facility reading "Kill Your Masters."
The ICE facility itself became a focal point of intense demonstrations, with rioters attacking law enforcement, destroying federal property, and posting death threats. Then-DHS Secretary Chad Wolf condemned these actions, emphasizing that such doxing efforts put law enforcement officers in "grave danger." The Trump administration, including President Donald Trump, had previously expressed concerns about the situation in Portland and considered federal intervention, including the deployment of federal agents and the National Guard, to quell the unrest and protect federal property.
These events unfolded during a period of heightened social and political tension, with protests often leading to clashes between demonstrators and federal law enforcement. The calls for federal intervention highlighted a significant debate over states' rights, local governance, and the role of federal forces in managing civil unrest.