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Oregon judge limits federal agents’ tear gas use at Portland ICE protests

A federal judge in Oregon limited federal officers' use of tear gas and other crowd-control weapons outside the Portland ICE building.
The injunction allows crowd-control devices only if there is a specific and imminent threat of physical harm to officers or others.
Judge Michael Simon ordered officers to identify themselves at a reasonable distance from protesters.
The ruling grants preliminary class certification, covering nonviolent protesters and journalists.
The decisions come after a three-day hearing with testimony about force used on peaceful protesters.
Portland officials had previously criticized federal use of tear gas at the ICE site.
DHS says officers followed training and used the minimum force necessary.
The Portland area saw additional injunctions restricting crowd-control devices around related housing protests.
The injunction requires identification without unduly hindering law enforcement operations.
Opposing sides are likely to appeal the decisions.

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