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Use of chemical agents by federal immigration officers

Federal policy and statutes constrain but do not absolutely bar the use of chemical agents by federal immigration officers. Courts and Congress are actively reshaping those limits.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What protocols govern federal agents’ use of tear gas during immigration enforcement?

Federal policy and statutes constrain but do not absolutely bar the use of chemical agents by federal immigration officers: Department of Homeland Security guidance requires tear gas, pepper balls and...