Austin Laughlin Pleads Guilty in ICE Protest Fire | Portland News

Austin Laughlin, 25, has pleaded guilty to arson and reckless burning after igniting fires during a June 2025 protest outside an ICE building—his act of tossing lit toilet paper into a trash can and handing lighters to others sparked chaos that damaged property worth thousands. Among ten arrested that night, Laughlin’s admission marks a pivotal moment in the case, underscoring how quickly protests can spiral into destruction when tempers flare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f32cb581f0bf34e6