Portland City Council Calls for Action on ICE Tear Gas Use
Portland, OR — January 28, 2026 — Two city councilors urge Mayor Wilson to enforce fines on federal agencies using tear gas in residential areas, citing recent protests and inci…
Portland City Council Calls for Action on ICE Tear Gas Use
Portland city councilors Angelita Morillo and Mitch Green are urging Mayor Keith Wilson to take decisive action against federal immigration agencies, particularly U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), for allegedly violating city codes by deploying tear gas in residential areas. The councilors are pressing the mayor to enforce a new city law that allows for the imposition of fees on agencies that use chemical weapons affecting local neighborhoods. This demand comes amid ongoing protests near an ICE facility, which have intensified after recent incidents involving federal agents, including the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and the wounding of two individuals in Portland. In a letter, Morillo and Green emphasized the urgency of holding federal entities accountable and protecting Portland’s communities. Mayor Wilson has not publicly responded, but a city spokesperson affirmed the administration’s commitment to community safety and accountability.
Why it matters locally
This development highlights the city’s proactive stance in safeguarding residents from federal actions deemed harmful to community well-being.
