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Report: U.S. Law Enforcement Responsible for Over 400 Misuse of Force Cases Against Civilians

HeadlineJul 15, 2026

A new report by Physicians for Human Rights warns law enforcement agencies have used excessive force and wielded crowd-control weapons in dangerous ways against people protesting the Trump administration’s mass deportation policies. The report documented over 400 misuse of force cases against protesters, journalists and bystanders, finding victims suffered blindings, traumatic brain injuries and permanent disabilities.

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