ACLU releases video of ICE agent slashing legal observer's tires in Oregon
The gist
The ACLU released video of an ICE agent slashing a legal observer's tires in Portland, Oregon.
The group also filed a DHS complaint seeking discipline and a wider retaliation probe.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026An ICE agent slashed the tires of a legal observer's vehicle in Portland, Oregon, amid an ICE surge in the state.
- Oct 26, 2026The ACLU published a report raising concerns that AI combined with automated license plate readers (ALPRs) can flag motorists as suspicious even when not previously suspected of a crime, pointing to technology offered by Flock Safety.
- Oct 29, 2026The ACLU filed an administrative complaint with DHS on behalf of two people who said an ICE officer slashed their tire.