# Report: Misuse of crowd control weapons on ICE protesters caused blindness, brain injuries

A new report has found that crowd control weapons were misused against protesters at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, resulting in cases of blindness and traumatic brain injuries. The findings highlight concerns over excessive force and inadequate accountability during law enforcement responses to demonstrations. This matters because it raises serious questions about the safety and human rights of protesters.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/14/misuse-crowd-control-weapons-ice-protesters-blindings-traumatic-brain-injuries-report) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:24 GMT