- Oregon residents and a housing nonprofit have initiated legal action against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- The federal lawsuit aims to ban the use of tear gas by DHS near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
- The plaintiffs argue that the use of tear gas harms local families living in the vicinity of the ICE facility.
- Protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement led to the deployment of tear gas by DHS, sparking the legal response.
- The lawsuit reflects community concerns over the safety and health impacts of tear gas on both protestors and nearby residents.
- The action represents a coordinated effort by local residents and organizations to ensure accountability and protection for the community.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/oregon-residents-sue-homeland-security-after-tear-gas-used-anti-ice-protesters)