chemical irritants
Coverage of chemical irritants in the Nexus archive.
- The use of force has become a 'default tool' for ICE officers, a new report finds
A new ACLU report documents widespread use of force by ICE officers, including pushing, tackling, and using weapons like chemical irritants and tasers. The analysis covers over 1,200 immigration enforcement operations across eight states from January 2025 to the end of 2025, finding nearly a third involved force or threats of force.
- NJ to create 'peaceful protest zone' outside Delaney Hall ICE detention center
New Jersey plans to create a 'peaceful protest zone' outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center following violent clashes between protesters and ICE agents. On May 28, 2026, ICE agents used chemical irritants during confrontations with demonstrators at the facility, which has housed detained immigrants.
- Chaos breaks out at New Jersey immigration detention center – in pictures
Federal agents used chemical irritants on protesters and journalists during a hunger and labor strike at a New Jersey immigration detention center. Detainees and protesters emphasized their non-criminal status, highlighting tensions at the ICE facility.