Did a Pro-Trump Influencer Gain Access to an ICE Facility?
Outside the Portland ICE facility on Oct. 11, we spoke with a counter-protester backing ICE. The conversation raised a serious question: were civilians given access to secure federal systems or property?
Are ICE’s Crowd Control Measures Accounting for Your Rights?
In Portland, federal officers advanced on a peaceful crowd for blocking a driveway — even though no vehicles were attempting to pass. Was this good crowd control, or a lack of care for the right to assemble?
Is ICE Positioning Themselves in a Position of Offence?
Looking at the scene outside the Portland ICE facility: federal officers are managing protests without traditional reactive posturing. Are these crowd-control measures better than what’s typically taught in law enforcement?
What Should Law Enforcement Attitude Towards Policing Look Like?
Law enforcement is to serve the law, not a political cause. Their duty is to uphold rights and apply the law equally. When policing turns into “us vs. them,” history shows how quickly things go wrong. Is ICE enforcing the law or advancing a cause?
Low Lethal and Overwatch
The use of so-called “less-lethal” tools by ICE and law enforcement does not mean a situation is non-lethal. When paired with overwatch positions, these tactics can increase risk for demonstrators exercising rights. Are ICE’s tactics proportionate?
Light Discipline in Law Enforcement Operations
Law enforcement lighting has tactical value, from visibility to scene management. Officers know light discipline is about balance. Presence can be established without excessive illumination that escalates tension or appears intimidating.