PORTLAND, Ore. – A 24-year-old Portland man has been charged in federal court for allegedly assaulting a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and causing significant damage to federal property during a violent protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland.
Charges and Allegations
Robert Jacob Hoopes is facing two felony charges:
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Aggravated assault of a federal officer with a dangerous weapon resulting in bodily injury, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
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Depredation of federal property exceeding $1,000 in damage, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Court documents allege that on June 14, 2025, Hoopes attended a protest at the ICE building where he was seen throwing large rocks at the facility. One rock struck an ICE officer in the head, causing a severe laceration above the officer’s eye.
Later that day, Hoopes and two other individuals allegedly used an upended stop sign as a battering ram to damage the main entry door, resulting in significant property destruction.
Identification and Arrest
Investigators say Hoopes was identified later that same day through an online photograph. On July 25, 2025, FBI agents arrested him without incident.
Hoopes made his initial appearance in federal court before a U.S. Magistrate Judge and was ordered released pending trial.
Broader Context
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon reports that since June 13, 2025, prosecutors have charged 23 defendants in connection with criminal acts at the ICE facility. These charges include assault on federal officers, arson, possession of destructive devices, and destruction of government property.
This case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
If convicted, Hoopes could face decades in federal prison. The investigation remains ongoing.
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