Tear gas used as protests flare outside Olympic hockey venue in Italy
Italian police fired tear gas to disperse protesters who clashed with officers near the Winter Olympics hockey venue in Italy.
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Portland protest tear gas shocks city, fueling ICE backlash
During a daytime labor/pro-immigrant march near an ICE facility in Portland, U.S. authorities deployed tear gas, sending crowds including nurses, teachers, and children into a gas-filled cloud; witnesses described multiple canisters and munitions, with volunteers aiding eye rinsing and medical care. The incident sparked anger from residents and local officials, who promised further legislation to curb chemical agents and possible action against ICE, while organizers emphasized the protest remained peaceful and vowed to continue advocating for immigration reform.
Portland Targets Private Landowners to Expel ICE After Tear-Gassed Protest
Portland’s mayor and City Council propose steep penalties on private landowners to end leasing of buildings for ICE detention centers, a response to a daytime protest outside an ICE facility in which federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls and affected protesters including families.
Portland tear-gas clash prompts court bid to curb federal force
Protesters suing the federal government ask U.S. District Judge Michael Simon to limit federal agents’ use of chemical munitions on peaceful demonstrators around the ICE building in Portland after weekend clashes, including effects on children and the elderly. The ACLU argues a pattern of force, while DHS policy defenses cite warnings and nonviolent scenarios; witnesses allege warnings were not given. A three-day hearing on the case is set for March 2.
Portland mayor calls for ICE departure after tear gas at peaceful protest
Portland's mayor demanded ICE leave the city after federal agents deployed tear gas and other munitions at demonstrators outside an ICE facility during a weekend protest described as peaceful, with thousands participating and families present; he announced a planned fee on facilities that use chemical agents and urged accountability from federal authorities, while state leaders condemned ICE involvement.
Portland mayor calls for ICE to exit city after tear gas at protest outside ICE facility
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson demanded ICE leave the city after federal agents used tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets on a weekend protest outside an ICE facility that was described as peaceful by organizers; police made no arrests and medics treated attendees. Wilson condemned the action as illegitimate and urged resignations or removal, noting a broader nationwide backlash to the administration’s immigration crackdown, while President Trump asserted federal protection of government property. Portland also signaled it would charge detention facilities that use chemical agents.
Portland mayor calls for ICE departure after tear-gas protest clash
Portland's mayor called for ICE to exit the city after federal agents used tear gas and flash bangs on peaceful protesters outside the ICE building on Jan. 31, 2026.
Minneapolis in the Crossfire: Photojournalists Chronicle a Federal Crackdown and Killing
ProPublica’s visual reporters Cengiz Yar and Peter DiCampo chronicle the days around Alex Pretti’s death at the hands of CBP in Minneapolis, detailing a federal immigration crackdown, contested official claims, and the ensuing protests, tear gas, and memorials, as experienced by residents and journalists on the ground.
Choosing a Gas Mask for Protests: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
A Verge buying guide blends personal experience with reporting to compare gas masks for protests, arguing full-face coverage is preferable to goggles or half-face respirators. It rates options by ease of use, fit, durability, and value, highlighting the Parcil PT-100 (~$120) as best value for most people, the Mira CM-6M (~$199) as a top high-end pick, and the 3M 6800 (~$140) as another solid option. The piece notes that journalists and protesters often buy masks online amid state repression and reflects on tear gas’s use and the politics of protests.
Tear Gas and Turmoil as ICE Protesters Enter Minneapolis Hotel Lobby
Protesters outside a Minneapolis hotel escalated into a confrontation after dozens of federal agents arrived, deployed tear gas and entered the lobby; hotel guests watched as officers dispersed the crowd, and two men were detained and released. DHS did not immediately comment, and police said federal forces acted without warning and did not seek police assistance.
Appeals Court Pauses Restrictions on Minnesota Immigration Tactics
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily froze a lower-court ruling that barred immigration officers from using tear gas and other aggressive tactics against peaceful protesters in Minnesota, keeping enforcement moves like Operation Metro Surge in play while the government pursues an appeal; Maine also declined to issue confidential CBP license plates amid concerns about past enforcement abuses.
Minneapolis unrest triggers readiness for potential federal troop deployment
Federal agents deployed tear gas and made arrests in Minneapolis as officials indicate more troops could be deployed, signaling heightened security preparations amid ongoing operations.
Judge restricts federal crackdown on Minneapolis protesters
A judge ruled that federal immigration officers operating in Minneapolis cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, limiting federal enforcement actions during the demonstrations.
Six Kids in the Car: Minneapolis Family Alleges ICE Used Flashbangs and Tear Gas
A Minneapolis family with six children says they were caught between ICE agents and protesters as flashbangs and tear gas were deployed near and under their car. The blasts triggered airbag deployment, a bystander rescue, and a six-month-old child remained in the car before being helped; the family and all six kids were hospitalized and are coping with trauma as a fundraiser helps cover a new vehicle.
Tear gas reportedly released under Minneapolis family’s car during ICE encounter
A Minneapolis couple says ICE released a tear gas canister under their car as they drove home with six children, causing the airbags to deploy and smoke to fill the vehicle. Bystanders helped evacuate the kids and one infant required CPR; the family says the incident traumatized the children and a fundraiser has been launched to cover medical bills and a replacement vehicle. DHS has not publicly commented on the incident.