HEALTHJun 10 · 09:00 UTCPROPUBLICA

What You Need to Know About How Tear Gas Harms Kids

Protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown have led to federal agents using tear gas and pepper spray, harming over 79 children since 2025, according to ProPublica. Children were injured while in cars, homes, or walking to school, with the Department of Homeland Security defending its agents' actions.

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