Oregon State Troopers and federal law enforcement clear out the front of the Portland ICE Building during immigration protests on Saturday, June 14. (Portland Tribune/Jonathan House)

A Portland man appeared in federal court on Wednesday, June 18, for allegedly assaulting a federal officer outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in South Portland, which has become a common location for protesters amid President Trump’s immigration enforcement.

Deni Jungic Wolf, 19, is charged by criminal complaint — an accusation of a crime — with assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury. He was released on conditions pending future court proceedings.

Assaulting a federal officer is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.

What happened

Court records show that on Monday, June 16, about 25 people protested at the ICE office, with some reportedly trespassing onto federal property and erecting a make-shift shield wall that blocked traffic.

Around 11 p.m., the crowd was reportedly advised that the property was closed and were directed to disperse, according to a news release. Additional support from federal officers, including the Customs and Border Protection Tactical Unit, were called upon to clear the barricade.

Wolf allegedly pushed into the shield with his body as officers attempted to clear the barricade. Federal officers reportedly grabbed Wolf to prevent him from falling and Wolf allegedly punched the officer’s head, knocking the mask off of his face, according to a news release. The officer was reportedly exposed to pepper spray and pepper-ball dust that was deployed to assist in clearing the barricade.

Officials said surveillance footage showed the assailant wearing red gloves, which is reportedly consistent with the red gloves Wolf was wearing when he was arrested.