Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Location Released

On October 12, Portland will host an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride to protest the ICE facility in South Portland. Organizers, including the World Naked Bike Ride and other local advocacy groups, are urging the City Council to revoke the facility's land use approval. The protest aims to draw attention to the militarization of Portland and the ongoing harm to immigrant and indigenous communities. The ride will commence at Oregon Convention Center Plaza, with a die-in planned on the Burnside Bridge. Participants are encouraged to wear as little or as much clothing as they wish, reinforcing themes of vulnerability and body positivity.

This demonstration follows the tradition of the annual World Naked Bike Ride, which promotes cycling as a sustainable alternative to oil dependence. The urgency of this protest reflects growing concerns over ICE's impact on local communities. Organizers emphasize that this form of protest is protected under Oregon law, allowing them to express their dissent openly.