
Antifa militants escalated their campaign of violence by attacking an ICE detention center in Portland, Oregon, just hours after President Donald Trump took office and implemented his immigration enforcement policies. The extremist group set fires and confronted law enforcement outside the facility in an apparent response to Trump’s renewed crackdown on illegal immigration.
Video footage shared on social media captured the group, clad in black bloc gear, surrounding the facility on S Macadam Road and lighting fires. Federal officers attempting to put out the flames were met with verbal abuse and intimidation. A militant using a megaphone taunted law enforcement, shouting, “I’m so glad you signed up for this.”
This facility has been a repeated target of Antifa violence, with previous incidents including a 2021 arson attack during Trump’s first term. Despite the history of attacks, no arrests were made following the latest assault, raising concerns about law enforcement’s ability to curb the group’s destructive actions.
Breaking: In a third criminal direct action within 24 hours in Portland, Ore., Antifa shut down the streets in downtown following an anti-Trump rally at the waterfront.
The masked militants, who were organized with teams on foot and bicycles acting as onlookers and those who… pic.twitter.com/pYvOnIpmna
— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) January 22, 2025
Posts on social media from Antifa-affiliated accounts indicate that more attacks are planned, with one stating, “Yes, this is the same building… Yes, it can be set on fire.” Federal authorities are reportedly increasing security measures in response to the ongoing threats.
Portland Antifa attacked the ICE detention center last night.
President Trump needs to have Antifa classified as a domestic t*rrorist organization.
These and all Antifa need to face significant jail time for their violent attacks on our ICE officers. pic.twitter.com/Qfez5wKzR2
— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 21, 2025
@UnmaskedAntifa guess who’s back, Portland Antifa attacked the ICE detention center last night. pic.twitter.com/qFtsONGimU
— Goldie fc🍊🇬🇧🏴🤘 (@Goldiefc3) January 22, 2025
Trump’s administration has wasted no time in rolling out strict immigration measures, including the immediate removal of criminal illegal immigrants and the repeal of Biden-era policies that enabled sanctuary cities to defy federal immigration laws. Antifa’s latest attack underscores the resistance that law enforcement is facing in implementing these policies.
Video/Pic: Antifa protesters attack ICE center in Portland after Trump inauguration https://t.co/VoAlitaSl9 pic.twitter.com/zYsppL86JW
— American Military News (@AmerMilNews) January 22, 2025
Officials have yet to release an official statement on the attack, but sources indicate that further clashes between federal authorities and Antifa militants are anticipated in major cities across the country.