US President Donald Trump has announced he is deploying troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities from what he called "Antifa and domestic terrorists."
In a Truth Social post, Trump authorized "full force, if necessary," at the request of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Portland’s ICE building has faced protests since spring 2025, with clashes leading to arrests and tear gas use.
No details were provided on troop numbers or timeline. The move follows Trump’s deployments of National Guard and Marines to cities like Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., for immigration and crime crackdowns.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson rejected the intervention, urging residents not to escalate tensions. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Sen. Ron Wyden called it an abuse of power, citing 2020 resistance.
Critics, including Rep. Maxine Dexter, warned of authoritarianism, while supporters like former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer praised restoring order.
Legal concerns involve the Posse Comitatus Act. No troops have arrived as of Saturday, but protests persist at the ICE facility.