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Peaceful protesters, including religious groups, brought flowers to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on September 27, 2025
. The event occurred before a larger protest and followed an announcement by former President Donald Trump that he would send federal troops to Portland.
Event details
- When: The peaceful demonstration with flowers took place during the daytime on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
- Who: Approximately 100 peaceful protesters, including families and members of various religious congregations, participated in the event.
- Where: The demonstration was held outside the ICE facility located at 4310 S Macadam Ave in southwest Portland.
- Why: The protest was a response to escalating tensions after Trump announced his intention to send federal troops to Portland.
- How: The group marched in a circle in front of the building, distributing flowers as a gesture of peace and defiance.
Context of the protest
The peaceful protest with flowers was followed by a larger and more contentious protest later that evening. Tensions remained high throughout the day, with drones reportedly operated by authorities flying overhead and a helicopter circling the area for several hours.
Flowers as a symbolic gesture
The use of flowers during the protest is not an isolated event. A separate project, “Flowers on the Inside,” also uses flowers symbolically by sending postcards with art from undocumented immigrants to migrants in detention.
Local ICE facility information
- Address: 4310 S Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97239.
- Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
- Phone: (503) 326-4165.
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