PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – ICE agents detained a father in front of his children Thursday morning in north Portland’s St. John’s neighborhood, prompting community outcry and raising questions about enforcement tactics near schools.
The arrest occurred around 9 a.m. on North Fessenden Street as families were taking children to school. Witnesses said three ICE vehicles surrounded a van carrying a man and his children.
“I see an SUV with flashing lights targeting a van. They cut him off. That’s when I notice it’s not just one vehicle, it’s three vehicles, all with ICE agents jumping out,” said Lily, who witnessed the arrest…