Ciara D. Mercado, 32, of Tacoma, Washington, has been charged by information with failing to obey a lawful order, a federal crime that could land her in prison for up to 30 days.
According to court documents and information shared in court, on August 4, 2025, Mercado entered the grounds of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland, where she failed to comply with the lawful direction of federal officers, leading to her arrest.
Mercado made her first appearance in federal court Tuesday before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, and was ordered released pending further court proceedings. The charge of failing to obey a lawful order is a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 days in prison.
The investigation into Mercado’s actions is being conducted by the Federal Protective Service, while the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon is handling the prosecution. It is worth noting that an information is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The specifics of the case, including the events leading up to Mercado’s arrest, are still emerging. However, it is clear that her actions on August 4, 2025, were deemed to be in violation of federal law, resulting in the charge of failing to obey a lawful order.
The case against Mercado will continue to unfold in the coming weeks and months, with further court proceedings scheduled to take place. As the investigation and prosecution continue, more information is likely to come to light about the circumstances surrounding Mercado’s actions and the charge she faces.
In the meantime, Mercado’s release pending further court proceedings suggests that she is not considered to be a flight risk, and that the court does not believe she poses a significant threat to public safety. Nevertheless, the charge of failing to obey a lawful order is a serious one, and Mercado could still face significant consequences if she is ultimately found guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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