Thousands Protest ICE, Federal Agents in Portland and Nationwide

Demonstrations continue for second day in response to recent killings by federal agents in Minneapolis

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Thousands of protesters, including members of local unions, marched through the streets of Portland over the weekend as part of the ongoing "ICE Out" demonstrations against the Trump administration's immigration policies and the recent killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis. The protests, which also took place in other cities across the country, honored the victims and called for an end to the crackdown on immigrants.

Why it matters

The protests highlight the growing public backlash against the federal government's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and the use of force by federal agents, which have led to the deaths of several individuals. The demonstrations also reflect broader concerns about the state of American democracy and calls for a more humane and just society.

The details

In Portland, thousands of protesters marched from Elizabeth Caruthers Park to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building, blocking streets and disrupting public transportation. The march was led by members of more than two dozen local unions, who spoke out in support of immigrant workers and community members. Prior to the march, a group of cyclists also held a memorial for Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis.

  • The protests took place on Saturday, February 1, 2026.
  • The demonstrations continued into a second day on Sunday, February 2, 2026, with more protests scheduled for the following week.

The players

Margaret Hunter

A member of the EEA (Educators' Equity Alliance) who spoke at the protest, expressing support for her students, coworkers, and other community members affected by the federal government's immigration crackdown.

Eric Jacobson

A cyclist who participated in the memorial ride for Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, as a way to show support for the cycling community and protest the killings.

Neil Allen

A demonstrator who participated in the protests in Beaverton, Oregon, expressing that the community has had enough and needs to make a change.

Terry Osborne

A demonstrator who participated in the protests in Beaverton, Oregon, stating that the goal is to save American democracy and have a more humane and decent society.

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What they’re saying

“I'm here for my students. I'm here for my coworkers. I'm here for Americans who are afraid to walk the streets right now or leave their homes.”

— Margaret Hunter, Member, EEA (Educators' Equity Alliance)

“I felt like being part of the cycling community, I wanted to come out and show my support and also to protest against federal agents murdering American citizens.”

— Eric Jacobson

“These people that are honking. These people are saying, 'We've had enough. We need to make a change.'”

— Neil Allen, Demonstrator

“We want to save our democracy. We want to have a humane, decent society again. That's why I'm here.”

— Terry Osborne, Demonstrator

What’s next

More protests are scheduled in the Portland area and across the country in the coming days and weeks as the public continues to voice their concerns about the federal government's immigration policies and the use of force by federal agents.

The takeaway

The ongoing protests in Portland and nationwide reflect the growing public outrage over the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement tactics and the recent killings of civilians by federal agents, which have sparked calls for a more humane and just approach to immigration and a renewed commitment to protecting American democracy and civil liberties.