A group of protesters in Portland, Oregon, staged an “emergency” naked bike ride on Sunday to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and the potential deployment of National Guard units to the city.

The event, typically held during the summer as an annual demonstration, was organized outside of its regular schedule and promoted on social media as a form of resistance.

Organizers of the event wrote on Instagram that “Joy is a form of protest. Being together with mutual respect and kindness is a form of protest. It’s your choice how much or little you wear.”

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The statement encouraged participants to express themselves freely while promoting unity and nonviolent action.

The protest took place despite rainy conditions, with dozens of participants riding through downtown Portland and over the Burnside Bridge.

Hundreds of naked bike riders have now joined the protest in front of the ICE Facility and now there’s a massive turnout of people here. Portland PD has issued multiple warnings asking protesters to clear the road or they would be subject to arrest and crowd control munitions… pic.twitter.com/0X23GzyZ1i

— Jorge Ventura Media (@VenturaReport) October 12, 2025

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Local news outlets, including regional affiliates, blurred video footage of the event due to the lack of clothing among participants.

The group also conducted a “die-in” demonstration on the Burnside Bridge, during which several riders lay on the pavement to symbolize opposition to federal immigration enforcement.

The demonstration temporarily disrupted traffic but ended without major incidents or arrests at that location.

Journalists including Jorge Ventura and Katie Daviscourt shared footage of the event online, showing participants in varying degrees of undress.

While some riders wore costumes or partial coverings, others appeared fully nude.

The videos quickly circulated across social media, prompting a wide range of public reactions.

The protest’s message focused on demanding an end to ICE operations in Portland and opposing reports of federal consideration of National Guard support for local law enforcement.

The demonstration followed weeks of smaller anti-ICE gatherings at the local ICE facility, where activists have regularly confronted federal officers.

Following the demonstration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented on the event in response to a social media post by Daviscourt, stating, “If you think this is crazy, congratulations, you’re a Republican!”

If you think this is crazy, congratulations, you’re a Republican! https://t.co/9oX5p3Sk0g

— Karoline Leavitt (@karolineleavitt) October 13, 2025

The remark was widely shared online by conservative commentators highlighting the incident as an example of political extremism in progressive cities.

Later that evening, federal officers and ICE agents engaged with a separate group of protesters outside the Portland ICE facility. According to local reports, agents deployed pepper balls to disperse demonstrators after some refused to leave the property. Several individuals were taken into custody following confrontations in muddy conditions.

Video from the scene showed anti-ICE activists shouting at officers and demanding the release of those detained. Nearby, counter-protesters displayed American flags and a large painting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, voicing support for ICE and federal enforcement efforts.

Despite the naked bike ride protest and its attempts to draw attention to immigration enforcement policies, ICE operations in Portland continued without interruption. The agency has not issued any statements indicating a change in policy or activity following the demonstration.

The “emergency ride” marked the latest in a long line of unconventional protests in Portland, a city known for its frequent and often highly visible political demonstrations. Organizers have not announced plans for future rides but indicated online that they view such displays as necessary to express solidarity and opposition to federal action.

Authorities have not reported any significant property damage or injuries related to Sunday’s event.

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