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Judge Limits Tear Gas Use at Portland ICE Facility

3/7/2026

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  • U.S. District Judge Amy Baggio restricted tear gas use by federal officers at the ICE facility in Portland after residents of Gray's Landing apartments said protests' chemical munitions invaded their homes and caused health issues.
  • The ruling prohibits tear gas unless there is an imminent threat to life.
  • Baggio emphasized the gas deployments were excessive and violated residents' rights.
  • The decision signals accountability for federal actions affecting residential communities.