US federal forces blind two protesters shot in face with ‘less-lethal’ munitions (www.theguardian.com)

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Two protesters have been blinded by so-called “less-lethal” munitions deployed by federal officers during an anti-ICE protest last week in Santa Ana, California, according to reports.

The blindings come amid rising scrutiny of federal authorities’ use-of-force policies, after the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer set off nationwide protests.

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[-] Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 2 points 3 weeks ago

If this continues on its current course, I find it hard to see outcomes that dont have greater violence towards citizens. However, it's important to not give up or give in. If US citizens give up, they give up their rights and freedoms.

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