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College Student Loses Eye, Sues DHS for $100M

4/16/2026

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Story summary
  • Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old college student, filed a federal civil rights complaint after a DHS projectile struck him during Los Angeles protests.
  • The projectile led to the surgical removal of his right eye.
  • The complaint seeks $100 million in damages and alleges excessive use of force.
  • Collins's attorney has called for a criminal investigation into law enforcement actions.
  • DHS defended its actions as necessary to maintain order amid alleged rioting.