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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRapid response team activated againt ICE in Troutdale, OR. Inspiring!
https://www.reddit.com/r/oregon/comments/1p4kfrc/11222025_troutdale_or_ice_agents_harass_residentsIncident Overview
- ICE agents knocked on doors in Troutdale, targeting residents and disrupting community life.
- Rapid Response networks were activated immediately, mobilizing community members to observe and document.
- Surveillance began at S. Troutdale Rd. and Stark, extending across much of East Portlands east side.
Community Action
- Neighbors engaged in legal, non‑threatening surveillance, ensuring accountability without interfering with federal officers.
- Documentation included doorbell camera footage showing ICE agents harassing residents.
- Information was shared with Rapid Response to coordinate monitoring and protect vulnerable households.
- Coverage and updates were also shared publicly via @dtds1273 on Instagram to amplify visibility and accountability.
Escalation
- Community observers were pulled over by authorities and issued an unlawful order to stop surveillance.
- Officers threatened arrest if monitoring continued, despite the surveillance being lawful and non‑obstructive.
- Observers complied with the order to avoid escalation, but recorded the incident for transparency.
Key Takeaways
- ICE presence in Troutdale is actively disrupting neighborhoods, targeting ordinary families.
- Community surveillance is essential for accountability, even when met with intimidation.
- Unlawful orders against observers highlight systemic attempts to silence documentation.
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Rapid response team activated againt ICE in Troutdale, OR. Inspiring! (Original Post)
jmbar2
20 hrs ago
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leftstreet
(38,485 posts)1. DURec
BeerBarrelPolka
(2,172 posts)2. When are police
going to arrest ICE agents for breaking the law?
TheRickles
(3,084 posts)3. Yes, it's great that their actions are being monitored and publicized, but if they're not punished.....