Judge limits tear gas use on Portland ICE protesters

U.S. District Judge Michael Simon issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting federal officers from using tear gas and other munitions against peaceful protesters outside the ICE building in Portland. This follows a lawsuit by the ACLU of Oregon after federal agents deployed gas on demonstrators, including children. The order will last for 14 days and restricts force against individuals not posing an imminent threat. Tensions have escalated nationwide between anti-ICE protesters and federal agents, prompting calls for ICE to leave Portland.

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