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Portland residents sue to restrict tear gas near ICE facility, citing health risks and constitutional concerns.
Residents of Portland’s Gray’s Landing affordable housing complex are seeking a federal court order to limit federal agents’ use of tear gas near the nearby ICE facility, citing repeated exposure that has caused respiratory issues, headaches, and other health problems among elderly, disabled, and veteran residents.
Some have worn gas masks indoors, sealed windows, and moved children to closets for safety.
The lawsuit, filed in December, argues the use of chemical agents has violated constitutional rights by contaminating homes and forcing confinement.
Plaintiffs seek a preliminary injunction restricting tear gas use unless there is an imminent threat.
The federal government maintains that deployments were justified in response to violent or noncompliant crowds and disputes claims of constitutional violations.
A previous temporary restraining order is set to expire soon.
Los residentes de Portland demandaron para restringir el gas lacrimógeno cerca de las instalaciones de ICE, citando riesgos para la salud y preocupaciones constitucionales.