PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The protest camp outside Portland's ICE facility was removed overnight, in a decision that Portland police said was "in the best interest of everyone involved."

According to Portland police, over the weekend, their team reported three nights in a row of criminal activity in the area and that the camp was growing larger and blocking the sidewalk.

Police said that there was an increase in fights and antagonistic behavior happening near the encampment, leading to PPB recommending to the mayor's office that the camp be removed.

"Ultimately, this decision was made in the best interest of everyone involved — to reduce the risk of harm, restore public safety, and encourage a change in behavior moving forward," a spokesperson for Portland police said.

On Tuesday mornin

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