Antifa militants launched an attack on a federal ICE detention center in Portland, Oregon, just hours after President Donald Trump was sworn into office. The violent assault, which involved fires and threats against federal officers, is being viewed as another sign of the extremist group’s escalating tactics in response to Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Video footage circulating on social media shows Antifa members clad in black bloc attire surrounding the facility, setting fires, and aggressively confronting law enforcement. Officers attempting to extinguish the flames were met with harassment and intimidation. In one clip, an Antifa militant can be heard mocking the officers, saying, “I’m so glad you signed up for this.”

Breaking: In a third criminal direct action within 24 hours in Portland, Ore., Antifa shut down the streets in downtown following an anti-Trump rally at the waterfront.

The masked militants, who were organized with teams on foot and bicycles acting as onlookers and those who… pic.twitter.com/pYvOnIpmna

— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) January 22, 2025

This ICE facility has been repeatedly targeted by Antifa in the past, with incidents dating back to Trump’s first term. In 2021, militants set the building on fire, trapping federal agents inside. Monday night’s attack follows the same pattern, with militants posting online that they plan to continue their violent actions against immigration enforcement.

Despite the destruction and threats made against officers, no arrests were reported. The group responsible for the attack vowed further acts of violence through social media posts, with one user commenting, “Yes, this is the same building… Yes, it can be set on fire.”

Portland Antifa attacked the ICE detention center last night.

President Trump needs to have Antifa classified as a domestic t*rrorist organization.

These and all Antifa need to face significant jail time for their violent attacks on our ICE officers. pic.twitter.com/Qfez5wKzR2

— Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) January 21, 2025

@UnmaskedAntifa guess who’s back, Portland Antifa attacked the ICE detention center last night. pic.twitter.com/qFtsONGimU

— Goldie fc🍊🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤘 (@Goldiefc3) January 22, 2025

The attack came in the wake of Trump’s executive orders aimed at strengthening border security, including the removal of criminal illegal immigrants and the deployment of military forces to the southern border. These decisive actions appear to have triggered a renewed wave of aggression from Antifa, which has a history of targeting federal institutions and law enforcement.

Video/Pic: Antifa protesters attack ICE center in Portland after Trump inauguration https://t.co/VoAlitaSl9 pic.twitter.com/zYsppL86JW

— American Military News (@AmerMilNews) January 22, 2025

Federal authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the attack, but law enforcement agencies are expected to increase security measures in anticipation of further violence from the extremist group.