Federal Agents Use Tear Gas on Protesters in Salem
In Salem, Oregon, federal agents reportedly used tear gas to clear a group of about 30 protesters who had surrounded and blocked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles. The incident resulted in some protesters experiencing medical issues from the…
Phoenix, AZ, October 10, 2026 — In Salem, Oregon, federal agents deployed tear gas to disperse a group of approximately 30 protesters. The demonstrators had reportedly surrounded and blocked vehicles belonging to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The incident, which occurred in Salem, involved federal agents using tear gas to clear the area around the ICE vehicles. Reports indicate that the protesters had formed a cordon, preventing the vehicles from moving. Following the deployment of tear gas, some individuals within the protest group experienced medical issues attributed to the gas.
Local law enforcement officers were called to the scene in response to the situation. Their role was to provide medical assistance to those affected by the tear gas and to initiate an investigation into the events that transpired. The exact nature of the medical issues reported and the extent of the aid provided by local police were not detailed.
The number of federal agents involved and the specific ICE operation that led to the encounter were not immediately clear. Further details regarding the investigation by local police are expected.
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