2025-08-19T21:45:30+00:00

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Shafaq News – Washington

Human Rights Watch (HRW) accused US law enforcement of using
excessive force to suppress demonstrations in Los Angeles, where thousands
protested immigration raids carried out under President Donald Trump’s orders
earlier this summer.

The protests erupted after Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) intensified raids on workplaces across Los Angeles, detaining
those suspected of being undocumented for deportation.

According to the HRW, officers fired chemical agents and
projectiles directly at protesters, journalists, and observers, causing serious
injuries including broken bones, concussions, and even an amputated finger.

HRW pointed out that it had documented the events through
on-the-ground observation, interviews with nearly 40 affected individuals, and
analysis of lawsuits, press reports, and media footage.

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