CBRN event in United States of America on Fri 30th January 2026

Friday, Jan. 30, is being billed as a “National Shutdown,” as organizers protest federal immigration enforcement and demand no new funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The day included a peaceful protest in Springfield, a car caravan to the Lane Events Center, with another rally there, and a protest erupting in the evening at the Eugene Federal Building, with flash-bang stun grenades and tear gas being deployed. The protest comes on the heel of a demonstration Tuesday that resulted in federal officers using chemical irritants and detaining temporarily at least seven activists. Here is our live coverage from throughout the day: 10:15 p.m. Shortly before 10 p.m., as protesters inched closer to the officers standing in front of the Eugene Federal Building doors, officers walked quickly forward, pushing them to the edges of the courtyard. After about 5 minutes, they dispensed tear gas pellets, forcing the crowd completely off the property. Only a small crowd of about 20 people remained at the edge of the courtyard at 10 p.m. and officers retired to the interior of the building.