The protests on Saturday were attended by 7 million people, with thousands of costumes being spotted in the crowds

Thousands are expected to take to the streets of Portland on Saturday as the second "No Kings" protests this year kick off across the country. Why it matters: The latest round of protests comes amid growing frustration about the government shutdown and widespread opposition to President Trump's military crackdown on Democratic-led cities across America,

The number of federal officers visibly guarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement compound was smaller than normal.

Mayor Keith Wilson criticized the federal government’s handling of the situation near the ICE facility and warned conditions there could lead to a “disaster.”

A flock of demonstrators – same in quirky outfits, others fully nude – grabbed their bicycles and pedaled to Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building last Sunday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.

Portland police have used confidential informants embedded within the protest crowd at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Portland to help build several criminal cases, court records reveal.

A viral Portland Frog inspired this organization to raise money and give protesters inflatable costumes free of charge.

A menagerie of costumed demonstrators and dance parties have drawn national attention to Portland amid protests over federal troops.

Organizers called an “emergency” edition of the annual ride to bring attention to the “ongoing and escalating harm” to immigrants and Indigenous people.

The company that manages a low-income apartment building near the Portland ICE facility is offering more help to tenants during the ongoing protests and increased federal activity.

The city's anti-ICE actions and No Kings demonstration have commanded mass attention, but still are no match for the impunity of the MAGA deportation state.