Viral Video Shows ICE Detaining Protester on a Cart

A video capturing an incident at a Portland protest has gone viral after being shared by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The clip shows a protester lying face down on a metal cart, with hands cuffed behind their back, while an officer wheels them away to the tune of “Ridin” by Chamillionaire. ICE captioned the post, “Refuse to walk? We’ll give you a ride,” which has garnered millions of views and significant outrage online.

The video depicts the individual in a hoodie spitting and gritting their teeth as they are transported on the cart. Critics have condemned the agency’s handling of the arrest as “revolting.” ICE has not issued a comment regarding the incident.

Meanwhile, tensions grow in Portland, where federal efforts to control protests have faced judicial challenges. A federal judge has ruled that deploying active-duty military personnel to Portland violates the U.S. Constitution and federal law, which prohibits military involvement in domestic law enforcement. The judge criticized President Trump’s decision, stating it was disconnected from the realities of the protests around the immigration processing center in South Portland, describing the protests as small and nonviolent overall.

Despite the judicial ruling, protests persisted, with hundreds marching in opposition to federal agents outside the detention center on South Macadam Avenue. Clashes erupted as federal officers used tear gas, mace, and pepper spray against demonstrators.

In the broader context, President Trump has defied a federal court order by deploying 300 California National Guard troops to Portland, citing the need to protect ICE facilities amid ongoing protests. State officials, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, have criticized the move, and Oregon has filed suit to block the troop deployment.