Comedian Arrested by ICE While Protesting in Giraffe Suit in Portland
Oct 16, 2025·Location: Portland, OR
Robby Roadsteamer, a comedian and activist, was shot with pepper-spray balls by ICE officers on a rooftop and then detained at an ICE facility in Portland, Oregon while dressed as a giraffe and singing modified protest songs. He was cited for failing to comply with orders and trespassing, and plans to sue ICE and the Department of Homeland Security.
Sources
- Comedian Vows to Sue Over His ICE Arrest While Dressed as a Giraffe
The Daily Beast·Oct 16, 2025·archived copy
- Political jester Robby Roadsteamer, despite ICE arrest, still hopes humor can keep the peace
- Musical Comedian Robby Roadsteamer Detained by ICE in Portland
consequence.net·Oct 15, 2025·archived copy
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