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Map Reveals 412 Weapon Attacks, 203 Injuries, DHS Responsible

7/14/2026

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Physicians for Human Rights and the University of California, Berkeley released an interactive map showing 412 crowd-control weapon incidents during anti-immigration protests from June 2025 to May 2026.
The report logged 203 injuries—including blindings and brain trauma—and found Homeland Security officials responsible for 64 % of the misuse.
Researchers tied the surge to directives from former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, noting the incidents disproportionately affected vulnerable protesters, journalists and health workers.

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Physicians for Human Rights and the University of California, Berkeley released an interactive map showing 412 crowd-control weapon incidents during anti-immigration protests from June 2025 to May 2026.
The report logged 203 injuries—including blindings and brain trauma—and found Homeland Security officials responsible for 64 % of the misuse.
Researchers tied the surge to directives from former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, noting the incidents disproportionately affected vulnerable protesters, journalists and health workers.