tear gas

Venezuelan Troops Fire Tear Gas At Protesters As Maduro Closes Colombian Border

President Nicolas Maduro closed the border to stop the opposition bringing U.S. humanitarian aid into Venezuela.
By Nelson Bocanegra and Anggy Polanco, Reuters

Church Sign Throws Elegant Shade At Politicians On Capitol Hill

The United Methodist Building sign took aim at federal agents' use of tear gas to drive back migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border this week.
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Border Patrol's Use Of Tear Gas On Civilians Is A Grim Warning About America's Future

Tear gas provides a smokescreen for governments suppressing popular movements, from civilians protesting police brutality to refugees seeking asylum.
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New Sinclair Segment Defends Tear-Gassing Of Migrant Children At Border

The segment is reportedly a "must run" for Sinclair, the largest U.S. owner of local TV stations by number of outlets.
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Trump Falsely Claims Border Agents Were Badly Hurt In Migrant Tear Gas Clashes

He said the tear gas was "very safe" as he slammed the migrants as violent criminals.
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‘Ashamed’ Geraldo Rivera Goes Off-Script In Emotional Fox News Plea For Migrants

"We suspend our humanity when it comes to this issue, and I fear that it is because they look different than the mainstream.”
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Trump's Border Chief Knocks Down President's Claim About 'Minor Form' Of Tear Gas

“It’s standard law enforcement issue," Kevin McAleenan told CNN's Chris Cuomo.
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Celebrities Torch 'Heartless S**twad' Trump Over Border Tear-Gassing Of Kids

Rihanna, Mark Hamill, Alyssa Milano, John Cusack, Kathy Griffin and Nancy Sinatra are among those taking aim at Trump.
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Christians Decry Trump Administration After Children Are Tear-Gassed At Border

Progressive Christians point out that Jesus said his followers should welcome the stranger.
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Doctors Say Using Tear Gas On Migrant Children Can Have Horrific, Long-Lasting Effects

Medical experts say tear gas can cause serious physical and psychological harm in children.
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