It’s worth noting that this march was during the day and was entirely peaceful. It’s also worth noting that by and large, the protests that endure police violence under the cover of night are also entirely peaceful.
Federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protesters during a “Labor Against ICE” march in Portland on Jan 31.
Photos by Taylor Griggs
The diverse group of people closer to the facility did not deserve state violence; AND the parents, children, elders, people with disabilities etc. who wanted to avoid the facility did not deserve it either. Good protestor/ bad protestor narratives can harm a movement when fascism is the foe.
Feb 1, 2026 21:19
