Far-Left Radical Busted In Sick ICE Attack Plan

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Even more troubling, officials say Coleman had ordered a semiautomatic AR-15-style rifle online. The firearm was scheduled to arrive the same day he was taken into custody.

According to a Department of Homeland Security press release, Coleman admitted that he would have moved forward with his plans had the weapon been delivered.

Alleged Plot Against ICE Agents

Court filings paint a deeply disturbing picture of what prosecutors describe as a coordinated plan to ambush ICE agents in Portland.

Authorities say Coleman intended to either attack agents at their office or follow them home after their shifts. The alleged plan involved using the AR-15 for shootings, Molotov cocktails for arson, and a hatchet for decapitations.

Prosecutors further allege he intended to collect “trophies” from victims in order to recruit followers at the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

Investigators claim Coleman acquired camouflage clothing and explored purchasing night vision goggles to assist with nighttime operations. He also reportedly discussed targeting the father of a friend who worked security at the ICE facility.

Manifesto and Discord Messages

The case appears to have begun in early January 2026, when Coleman allegedly began sharing violent rhetoric through Discord messages and in a manifesto stored on his computer.

One of the messages read: “I’m gonna get my hands on a firearm and I will actively kill any ICE agents I see killing or kidnapping civilians.”

Authorities say the manifesto detailed his vision for a breakaway entity called the “Cascadia Rangers Coalition,” which he described as a sovereign nation operating from the Warm Springs Reservation. Prosecutors allege he planned to prove the “seriousness” of his cause through acts of violence against federal officers.

In his writings, Coleman reportedly referred to his own ideas as “crazy,” yet continued purchasing tactical axes, a U.S. Army knife, and shovels.

Tip From Concerned Mother

The alleged plot unraveled after the mother of one of Coleman’s roommates alerted authorities. She reportedly contacted police after hearing him boast about bringing “severed ICE agent heads” to the reservation and discussing bombing the ICE office.

Roommates expressed fears for their safety, prompting a welfare check that escalated into the traffic stop and arrest.

During a post-Miranda interview, Coleman admitted he wanted to kill ICE agents and outlined his operational plans. However, he later claimed that statements about decapitation were made “out of anger” and were not literal.

Court Proceedings

Coleman pleaded not guilty during his initial court appearance on February 13.

His defense attorney, Christopher Thurman, described him as an “18-year-old kid without a criminal record” and sought pretrial release. The judge denied that request. Bail was lowered from $400,000 to $300,000, and a trial is set for March 31, 2026.

A Growing Pattern of Political Violence

This case arrives amid ongoing tensions and episodes of political unrest in Portland and other cities. Law enforcement officials say the use of Oregon’s terrorism statute reflects the seriousness of the alleged threat.

Authorities emphasize that no ICE agents were harmed and that early intervention may have prevented a catastrophic event.

As the case moves toward trial, prosecutors are expected to rely heavily on digital evidence, recorded statements, and the materials allegedly seized during the arrest.

The outcome could shape how domestic terrorism laws are applied in future cases involving threats against federal officers.