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jmbar2

(7,470 posts)
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 08:58 AM 20 hrs ago

Rapid response team activated againt ICE in Troutdale, OR. Inspiring!

https://www.reddit.com/r/oregon/comments/1p4kfrc/11222025_troutdale_or_ice_agents_harass_residents

Incident 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 Portland’s 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 OP
DURec leftstreet 19 hrs ago #1
When are police BeerBarrelPolka 18 hrs ago #2
Yes, it's great that their actions are being monitored and publicized, but if they're not punished..... TheRickles 18 hrs ago #3

TheRickles

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3. Yes, it's great that their actions are being monitored and publicized, but if they're not punished.....
Sun Nov 23, 2025, 11:41 AM
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