- A Border Patrol commander has stated that federal agents will persist in using tear gas against violent protesters in Minneapolis.
- This decision comes despite a ruling from a Minnesota judge that prohibits the use of tear gas on peaceful demonstrators.
- The ruling is part of a legal effort to protect peaceful protesters from unnecessary force during demonstrations.
- The statement from the Border Patrol commander suggests a distinction between violent and peaceful protests in terms of operational response.
- The commitment to using tear gas is defended by citing its necessity for maintaining order during instances of violence.
- This stance represents the continuing support of certain federal protocols initiated during the Trump administration concerning protest management.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/border-patrol-commander-vows-keep-using-tear-gas-we-use-those-less-lethal-munitions)
