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Man Blinded at Los Angeles Anti-ICE Protest, Lawsuit Filed

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 12:00 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 12:00 | 1 source | 1 article

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The Guardian reports that a man in Los Angeles has filed a claim alleging he was blinded by a projectile fired by a law enforcement officer during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident has sparked renewed debate about the use of force by police during demonstrations and the rights of protesters. The lawsuit seeks damages for the injuries sustained and aims to hold the officer and the department accountable.

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Los Angeles man blinded by officer’s projectile at anti-ICE protest, claim says Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 20 mar. 2026, 12:00 (6 hours ago)

Los Angeles man blinded by officer’s projectile at anti-ICE protest, claim says

Jesus Javier Gomez Islas, 23, says in filing against LAPD he has permanently lost vision in one eye due to unjustified munition fired at his faceA 23-year-old Los Angeles man who attended a recent immigration protest outside a federal building says he was blinded in one eye by a law enforcement projectile.Jesus Javier Gomez Islas filed a claim against the LA police department (LAPD) on Thursday stemming from permanent injuries he says he suffered at a 31 January demonstration outside the Metropo

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