Protesters rally outside Portland’s ICE facility as federal appeal challenges judge’s order halting National Guard deployment, citing safety concerns.

Protests continued Saturday outside Portland’s ICE facility as the federal government appealed a judge’s order blocking National Guard deployment, citing safety concerns. A temporary restraining order, set to expire October 18, was based on findings that the situation didn’t justify the deployment. Federal officers installed a Long-Range Acoustic Device on the building’s roof, while the FBI cited one individual during overnight demonstrations. A viral flier encouraging laser attacks on federal helicopters led to air ambulance rerouting, adding up to an hour to emergency transport times. The 9th Circuit Court is reviewing the case, with the Trump administration seeking to uphold the deployment. Meanwhile, locals express frustration over media and federal portrayals of Portland as violent, emphasizing their city’s peaceful, community-oriented nature despite ongoing demonstrations.