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this Department of Homeland Security (Domestic Homeland Security) announced Tuesday that a federal official burned the former U.S. flag at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon on July 4.
“On Independence Day, violent thugs target ICE facilities South Portland area,” the Department of Homeland Security wrote in a statement to Fox News. “They attacked law enforcement, destroyed federal property and burned the U.S. flag. ”
Officials said the thug cut internet cables to federal facilities, broke the sprinkler system and threw stones and fireworks at law enforcement officers.
DHS announced that it added a new American flag to its Portland ice facility after protesters burned others. (Provided by DHS)
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During the violence, the mob burned the American flag.
Officials said an ice officer later raised a new flag on patriotism.
“This is the type of America’s firm patriotism and love that our law enforcement officers showcase in their daily work and day after day,” the statement said.
Law enforcement poses next to the American flag established by the Portland ice rink. (Provided by DHS)
Violent mobs have been arrested multiple times after attacking Portland ice rink
The Department of Homeland Security did not thank them for their heroic work, but said that its agents faced nearly 700% of their attacks on them.
“Threats or violence against law enforcement will not be tolerated,” the statement said. (Christy) Name It has been made clear: If you threaten or attempt to harm law enforcement officers, we will find you and sue you to the greatest extent. ”
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Noem joined ICE and other agents’ operations in Phoenix, Arizona on April 8, 2025. (Nom/Secretary X)
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Border chest Tom Homanin Fox News’ “Kudlow” Tuesday night, vowed to “double drop and triple” in a shelter that hindered ice operations, especially referring to Portland.
“We’re going to do that,” Homan said. “We’re going to do it in Portland, too. But for the mayors of New York City and Chicago, President (Donald) Trump made it clear two weeks ago that we’re going to double, triple down the shelter city. …If we can’t arrest that bad guy in jail, then we’re going to the community, we’re going to him, we’re going to find him. Or we’re going to do more of the staff.”
He added that when other searches occur, the agents will find that other illegal immigrants are “not targets of crime, but they are illegal” and that “we will arrest them too.”
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Homan clarifies that the government has not targeted it Sanctuary city “Because they are blue,” but because they pose a risk to public safety.
“We agree to all the sheriffs in Florida,” he said. “They are detaining our detention centers. They are not releasing illegal foreign public safety threats. They call us so we can send fewer resources in Florida and send them to New York, Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles.”
