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Eugene ICE Protest Turns Chaotic as Woman Is Injured and Vehicles Are Damaged During Saturday Night Clash News By Lucille McNamara On Mar 2, 2026 Last updated Mar 2, 2026 Eugene ICE Protest Sparks Arrest, Injuries, and Vehicle Damage After Crowds Swarm Downtown Streets EUGENE, Ore. — Hundreds of Protesters in Eugene, rallying against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), led to an arrest, injuries to a 30-year-old female resident, and damage to several vehicles on Saturday night. The Woman was Struck in the Face While the Window of her SUV was Open The woman suffered facial injuries when she was struck by someone in the crowd while the window of her vehicle was open as she was trying to slowly navigate her SUV through the throng of people. According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD), people blocking the road near 6 th Avenue and Pearl Street began striking her vehicle while she was attempting to maneuver her vehicle through the crowd. Tidings Context Oregon law treats disorderly conduct II as a public order offense that can include obstructing traffic or engaging in violent or threatening behavior, typically charged as a Class B misdemeanor. People began striking her vehicle, and as she accelerated, someone on the hood of her SUV fell off while smashing her windshield. A pedestrian, 19-year-old Alexander Novak of Texas, was treated at the scene and then transported to the local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. EPD issued Novak criminal citations for second-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct . Other vehicles were also damaged during the incident. Tidings Context Criminal mischief II generally covers intentional or reckless property damage over $500 and is a Class A misdemeanor under Oregon law, often used for broken windows, vandalism, or other vehicle damage. The march and rally were organized by the Eugene Springfield Solidarity Network and attracted hundreds of protesters. Eugene Lane County Share Twitter Facebook ReddIt WhatsApp Pinterest Email