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The Department of Justice is initiating an inquiry into the Portland Police Bureau over “questionable” actions, following claims from the Trump administration that the bureau has shown bias during extended protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, announced the probe Friday, citing orders from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
“We will not leave the people of Portland at the whims of criminals and woke cops. Govern yourselves accordingly!” she wrote on X.
The city shared a statement with Fox News Digital: “We are still assessing this investigation and currently cannot comment on specific federal government requests,” they expressed. “What can be confirmed is Mayor Wilson’s complete confidence in the Portland Police Bureau’s dedication to ensuring public safety, honoring the rights of individuals to assemble lawfully, and enforcing laws without prejudice.”
A montage depicts federal officers amid tear gas at protests near Portland’s U.S. ICE facility while the Trump administration probes the Portland Police Bureau’s actions during tumultuous protests. (X/@KatieDaviscourt; AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Portland has experienced ongoing nighttime protests in response to the Trump administration’s immigration policies, with some events escalating into confrontations with law enforcement.
The Trump administration announced a review Friday of federal funding to the city.
U.S. Border Patrol Agents apprehend a protester at the ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, October 3, 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)