Federal officer sprays chemical agent at Portland protester
Feb 2, 2026·Location: Portland, Oregon
A 19-year-old anti-ICE protester was sprayed with chemical agent by a federal officer during a protest in Portland. The protester was vocal but nonviolent and standing still when sprayed. Video evidence documents the incident.
Sources
- Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows
- Judge in Oregon limits federal officers’ tear gas use at Portland ICE building protests
trib.al·Mar 10, 2026·archived copy
- Judge considers limits on federal officers after weekend use of force on protesters, children in Portland
opb.org·Feb 5, 2026·archived copy
- Seattle Times
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