Tom Homan is Heading to Portland After Antifa’s Sustained Siege on an ICE Facility

Border Czar Tom Homan announced Tuesday that he will travel to Portland, Oregon, in response to the ongoing Antifa-led occupation outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland.

The occupation has persisted for over 30 consecutive days, marked by repeated attacks on federal agents and clashes between protesters and law enforcement.

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“I’m going to head to Portland. I’m going out there. They’re not going to bully us. We’re going to do the job,” Homan said.

“We’re going to double down and triple down on sanctuary cities. Why? Not because they’re blue but because we know they are releasing public safety threats to the streets every day.”

Homan emphasized that sanctuary policies hinder the ability of ICE to detain and remove individuals with criminal records.

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“So, what you’re going to get, sanctuary cities, is exactly what you don’t want: more agents in your communities and more collateral arrests. That’s what we’re going to do…So, for those who say they’re going to keep ICE out of the city, good luck with that!” Homan added.

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The occupation outside the South Portland ICE facility began on June 7 and was launched in protest of the Trump administration’s mass deportation operations.

Since then, nightly altercations between federal officers and protesters have taken place, with demonstrators launching projectiles and other attacks at both the facility and its personnel.

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The Department of Homeland Security has reported a nearly 700 percent increase in attacks on ICE agents since President Trump took office.

Residents living near the ICE facility have voiced frustration over the prolonged occupation.

Many have reported ongoing disturbances that have impacted their ability to sleep, particularly those residing in low-income and elderly housing units.

Despite repeated 911 calls, the Portland Police Bureau has declined to intervene, citing staffing shortages and the city’s sanctuary policies, which limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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In contrast, another resident living one block from the ICE facility has reportedly opened their apartment to activists involved in the occupation, allowing them to use the space as part of their continued demonstration efforts.

Portland officials have remained committed to the city’s sanctuary status.

The Portland Police Bureau has reiterated that it will not assist ICE in any immigration enforcement activities.

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However, the agency is expected to increase enforcement actions in the area in the coming days.

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