Anti-ICE Protests Continue in Downtown Eugene

Federal agents reportedly deployed pepper spray against protesters near the Eugene Federal Building

Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:23pm

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Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued in downtown Eugene, Oregon on Tuesday near the Eugene Federal Building on 7th Avenue. Federal agents were seen on video reportedly deploying pepper spray against the protesters.

Why it matters

The ongoing protests in Eugene reflect growing national tensions over immigration enforcement and the role of federal agencies like ICE. The use of force by federal agents against demonstrators also raises concerns about civil liberties and the right to peacefully protest.

The details

Protesters gathered near the Eugene Federal Building, which houses offices for the Department of Homeland Security. Video footage showed federal agents in tactical gear reportedly using pepper spray against the demonstrators, though the full circumstances around the use of force are still under investigation.

  • Protests continued in downtown Eugene on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.

The players

Eugene Federal Building

A federal government building in Eugene, Oregon that houses offices for the Department of Homeland Security.

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The takeaway

The protests in Eugene highlight the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and the appropriate role of federal agencies like ICE. As tensions continue, there are concerns about protecting civil liberties and the right to peacefully demonstrate.