Incident at ICE Facility in Portland Involves Blind Man
Portland, Oregon — A newly released video reveals a blind man being forcefully detained by federal agents outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. The footage was taken on a Saturday from different angles of the site.
In the clips, Quinn Haberle is seen sitting by the driveway, donned in a bright vest. Nearby, a thick blue line marks the entrance to federal property, which officials use to indicate where protesters are considered trespassing.
The recording shows numerous federal agents surrounding Haber, who they then grab by both arms and legs, carrying him toward the building before dropping him roughly. As more officers join, they are seen dragging him through a gate while handcuffing him, even picking up his white cane along the way.
Two witnesses noted that Haber had been enjoying himself, dancing and generally having fun while protesting outside the facility.
“Seeing him dragged away like that was heartbreaking,” one witness remarked, explaining that his instinct was to capture the moment. “I had to keep him in the frame, even though it broke my heart.”
Another observer, Sterling Anderson, expressed his shock at the event. “My breath was taken away seeing this happen. What kind of threat could this man possibly pose?”
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security responded to inquiries, stating, “This group was arrested for blatantly ignoring law enforcement orders and obstructing access to ICE facilities.”
In a conversation with KOIN, Haber revealed he was too shaken to speak about the incident and felt afraid to leave his home, although he wanted his story to be shared. He mentioned that he is facing charges for failing to comply, while friends have initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover his medical and legal expenses.
Additionally, KOIN reached out to the FBI regarding recent arrest data. The agency reported that it will no longer provide daily updates but will transition to releasing information weekly.
