‘Misuse’ of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report finds

First publishedJul 14, 11:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 14, 13:59 UTC · 12m ago

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The Guardian US8‘Misuse’ of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters led to blindings and traumatic brain injuries, report findsJul 14, 11:00 UTCOpen ↗

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Police used teargas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray to control protests. Many people got hurt, including some who lost their sight or suffered brain injuries. This happened at ICE detention centers and during enforcement operations.

The outlets focus on the harm caused to protesters, but The Guardian US emphasizes the scale of the incidents and the experts' documentation.

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  The Guardian USJul 14, 11:00Emphasizes the scale of the incidents and experts' documentation.

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  The Guardian USJul 14, 11:00Mentions the 'brutal tactic' used by law enforcement officials.

  OOther outletsDiscuss the use of crowd control weapons and their impact on protesters.

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