Context:

An Oregon man, Rayden Tanner Coleman, has been indicted on terrorism charges for a plot to kill ICE agents in Portland, expanding on previous charges that include unlawful possession and manufacture of destructive devices. Coleman, 18, allegedly planned to follow agents home and committed to using violence, including beheading, as detailed in a manifesto shared on Discord. Authorities discovered surveillance equipment and homemade explosives in his vehicle, and he reportedly attempted to recruit others for his plan. Following his arrest on February 4, Coleman is held on $400,000 bail, with prosecutors seeking a harsher sentence. His case raises concerns about domestic terrorism and the targeting of law enforcement personnel.

Dive Deeper:

• The Columbia County grand jury issued the new terrorism charges against Coleman on February 13, 2026, which include first-degree attempted domestic terrorism and second-degree domestic terrorism.

• Coleman was arrested after a roommate's parent reported his violent intentions to the police, leading to an investigation that uncovered numerous weapons and explosive devices in his possession.

• The charges against him initially included 13 counts, with six counts each for unlawful manufacture and possession of a destructive device, as well as attempted second-degree assault.

• During interrogation, Coleman confessed to his intentions, claiming he would use Molotov cocktails in his attacks and expressed a desire to create a new country separate from the United States.

• Court documents reveal that Coleman had made payments towards an AR-15, indicating a serious level of preparation for his violent plans against ICE agents.