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Oct 20, 2025 ICE officer shot a pepper ball at a journalist's vehicle during coverage of enforcement operations Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
Apparent targeting of press personnel with chemical weapons during coverage of ICE operations raises press-freedom and intimidation concerns.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- ICE officer shoots pepper ball at CBS News Chicago reporter — In September 2025, an ICE officer allegedly shot a pepper ball at the vehicle of a CBS News Chicago reporter during an enforcement operation. The reporter's window was open, allowing chemical agents to enter the vehicle and cause the reporter to vomit. The incident represents an apparent targeting of press personnel documenting ICE operations.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 40 – 2025-10-18–2025-10-24
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