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Jan 31, 2026 Federal agents (ICE/DHS) deployed tear gas and flash bangs against peaceful protesters including children in Portland Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
Federal agents used chemical weapons on unarmed civilians and minors at a demonstration, raising serious First Amendment concerns.
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- Federal agents deploy tear gas and flash bangs against peaceful protesters in Portland — Federal officers stationed outside the ICE facility in Portland, Oregon, indiscriminately deployed tear gas and flash bangs against thousands of peaceful marchers, including children and union members with families. Portland city councillor Mitch Green reported being tear-gassed alongside thousands of union members and families, and stated that federal agents tear-gassed children at the ICE facility.
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Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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