Oregon Principal Compares ICE to the Holocaust, Claims George Floyd was Her Friend [WATCH]

An elementary school principal in Forest Grove, Oregon, told the local school board that recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol activity in the region reminded her of events she associated with Nazi Germany, prompting significant attention to her remarks amid ongoing debate about federal immigration enforcement in the state.

During a Forest Grove School Board meeting, Principal Laura Mannon of Echo Shaw Elementary said she had been troubled by recent enforcement operations targeting individuals with criminal warrants or without legal immigration status.

“As a child, I was fascinated by World War II and read all of the stories about the holocaust, and we are entering similar territory,” Mannon said.

She continued by telling the board, “I felt like I was watching a George Floyd video — George Floyd is my friend.”

Mannon added, “What ICE is doing is like the gestapo of Nazi, Germany,” and stated, “That is not an overstatement.”

Her comments were delivered as part of a discussion centered on community concerns following recent federal activity in the area, which has a significant Hispanic population.

Mannon’s testimony followed widely circulated videos from a nearby bar and tap house that showed local business owners and community members obstructing federal officers during an attempted arrest.

🚨 NEW: Principal of Echo Shaw Elementary outside of Portland, OR compares ICE doing their job to the Holocaust and George Floyd’s death.

“I felt like I was watching a George Floyd video. – George Floyd is my friend.”

You cannot make this up. This is who is teaching your kids,… pic.twitter.com/W0u9zty8UE

— David Medina 🦫🇺🇸 (@davidmedinapdx) November 19, 2025

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In those earlier incidents, the owners of the 649 tap house and restaurant in the Forest Grove region called on supporters using a phone-based alert system.

Video recorded by the owners showed a crowd surrounding federal agents, impeding their movement, and forcing the officers to maneuver their vehicle through hedges to leave the area.

If Pam Bondi quit her FoxNews anchor job, how many days would it take for the DOJ to refer Kiley and Karim Delgado for indictment? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this level of evidence. Here are both videos edited together. pic.twitter.com/ptFzl8sgCr

— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) October 17, 2025

The business owners, Kiley and Karim Delgado, publicly identified themselves as “Antifa” on social media.

They also posted additional recordings describing their actions, which they said were intended to protect community members.

Kiley Delgado, who was videoing herself committing felony obstruction boxing in a DHS agent, discusses the incident and how the agent was able to get away, then she encourages others to do the same. I’m shocked she hasn’t been arrested yet and charged with felonies. pic.twitter.com/2mKwNL3WTW

— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) October 16, 2025

These events have unfolded against a backdrop of ongoing disputes between federal immigration authorities and certain Oregon communities.

The state has seen cases where local officials or residents have attempted to interfere with federal enforcement activity, even as Immigration and Customs Enforcement maintains that its operations focus on individuals with criminal histories or outstanding warrants.

In her remarks, Mannon linked her concerns about immigration enforcement to the broader atmosphere in the region.

The principal’s comments drew attention because they were made during an official public meeting and because of her comparison to past historical events.

Her statements were directed toward the school board as part of her argument that federal actions were causing fear within the community.

The testimony also occurred as debate continues over the impact of national immigration policies on local schools.

Mannon’s district had previously experienced community tensions following federal enforcement operations near school facilities and residential areas.

While federal agencies have defended their actions as lawful and targeted, critics in some Oregon communities have expressed concern about the effects of enforcement operations on residents.

Mannon questioned whether officials were applying consistent standards when responding to recent increases in illegal immigration nationwide and raised broader questions about how local institutions handle related issues.

In her comments, Mannon expressed frustration with what she viewed as selective public concern.

She referenced previous federal actions under the former administration but questioned why, in her view, similar activity prompted different reactions within educational and civic institutions.gion.