Multiple Arrests After Violent Mob Targets Portland ICE Facility With Fireworks, Knives

Multiple individuals were arrested after a violent mob attacked the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland late Thursday, using fireworks, knives, and makeshift weapons during a coordinated assault that authorities say endangered federal officers and property.

According to officials, the group gathered near the facility in the evening before launching fireworks directly at the building and attempting to break windows while shouting anti-ICE slogans. Some individuals carried knives and threw objects at law enforcement personnel stationed outside the facility.

Federal officers responded with crowd-control measures and declared an unlawful assembly, eventually dispersing the crowd and taking several suspects into custody. The exact number of arrests has not yet been released, but authorities confirmed that multiple individuals face charges related to assault, vandalism, and unlawful assembly.

No serious injuries to officers were reported, though some sustained minor injuries from thrown objects and fireworks. Damage to the facility included broken windows and fire scorch marks on exterior walls, with cleanup and repairs already underway.

Officials emphasized that while peaceful demonstrations are protected, attacks on federal facilities and officers will be met with enforcement actions. The ICE facility in Portland has been a recurring target during protests in recent years, with federal authorities maintaining a heightened security presence around the property.

Further details on the arrested individuals, including charges, are expected to be released as the investigation continues.

With input from Fox News