Federal Tear Gas Assault on Portland Residents Exposes Washington’s Overreach

In Portland, Oregon, an alarming abuse of federal power is turning everyday Americans’ homes into battlegrounds. Residents living across from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building—many of them seniors, disabled individuals, and low-income veterans—are donning gas masks inside their apartments to protect themselves from tear gas deployed by federal law enforcement. This disturbing reality shines a harsh light on the unchecked tactics employed by federal agencies under the current administration—a vivid example of how misguided policies and aggressive enforcement trample on citizens’ basic rights and safety. How much longer will Washington continue to prioritize heavy-handed displays of force...