US protests - Page 24

October 5

National police union calls Chicago's refusal to help ICE agents 'shocking' violation of duty

Police union leaders called Chicago's alleged directive to not assist ICE agents surrounded by protesters a violation of law enforcement's duty to protect fellow officers.

October 5

Portland police chief touts 'crowd support' approach as ICE facility faces ongoing violence

Portland Police Chief Bob Day responded to federal criticism of police handling of anti-ICE protests as Trump administration plans National Guard deployment.

October 5

Chicago police sources blast department's response after officers were told not to help fed agents: 'Cover their a--'

Chicago police officers were ordered not to help about 30 Border Patrol agents that were trapped by anti-ICE crowds in Broadview after a ramming incident on Saturday.

October 5

Portland police sergeant appears to criticize assault victims for antagonizing anti-ICE protesters

Portland police sergeant's email appeared to blame three victims for getting assaulted and pepper-sprayed during confrontations with anti-ICE protesters.

October 4

Trump's 'war-ravaged Portland' National Guard deployment halted by federal judge over authority concerns

A judge issued a 14-day restraining order halting federalization of Oregon National Guard troops for Portland protests, citing constitutional and statutory violations.

October 3

Over a dozen arrested at anti-ICE protests in Chicago suburb

Anti-ICE protesters at the Broadview facility outside of Chicago were arrested on Friday as tensions between demonstrators and law enforcement escalate.

October 3

UNC professor reinstated after ‘threat assessment’ of ‘political violence’ concerns, ties to far-left gun club

UNC Chapel Hill professor Dwayne Dixon reinstated following investigation into his involvement with Redneck Revolt anti-fascist organization.

October 3

ICE chief fires back at Chicago-area mayor, cites ‘violent rioters’ after weeks of Broadview unrest

ICE leader Todd Lyons shot back at a progressive mayor and "violent rioters" who he said have been "laying siege" to immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago area.

October 2

Student uproar erupts at elite college after professor put on leave over ties to far-left gun club

Dwayne Dixon was placed on administrative leave from UNC Chapel Hill over his involvement with anti-fascist gun club Redneck Revolt, sparking campus rallies.

October 2

Chicago-area mayor insists 'we don't need' Guard troops despite repeated anti-ICE clashes

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson says her community doesn't want National Guard troops as President Donald Trump plans Chicago area deployment.