Federal government appeals judge's ruling that agents can't tear gas or detain peaceful protesters
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Key Points:
- The federal government has appealed a judge’s order barring ICE agents from detaining peaceful protesters or using tear gas against them.
- The lawsuit, filed by the ACLU of Minnesota on behalf of six activists, accuses the federal government of violating protesters’ civil rights and names top officials from DHS, ICE, and other agencies as defendants.
- DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin defended the agency’s actions, stating they are taking lawful measures to uphold order and protect officers and the public from dangerous rioters.
- Clashes between protesters and federal law enforcement have intensified since the start of Operation Metro Surge, especially following the fatal shooting of civilian Renee Good by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7.
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