ICE Uses Chemical Irritant, Pellet Bullets Against Protesters in Downtown LA; National Guard on Standby

Breaking: ICE Deploys Chemical Irritant on Protesters in Downtown LA; Congressman Gomez Confirms; National Guard on Standby Los Angeles, CA – A disturbing incident unfolded today at a federal detention center in downtown Los Angeles, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reportedly deployed a chemical irritant on protestors. The incident was confirmed by Congressman Jimmy Gomez, who was present at the scene. "We were at the federal detention center in downtown LA," Gomez stated, "They deployed some type of chemical irritant that made people cough and we had to mask up." The congressman further detailed the presence of attorneys, families of detainees, and fellow members of Congress among those affected. Reports indicate that, in addition to the chemical irritant, ICE officials were firing pellet bullets at the protestors. The demonstration was related to ongoing ICE deportation efforts. The situation has escalated to the point where officials are now considering bringing in the National Guard to quell the unrest. This underscores the gravity of the situation and raises concerns about the use of force against peaceful protestors. The incident highlights the ongoing tension surrounding immigration policy and the treatment of protestors in the United States. The use of chemical irritants and pellet bullets raises serious questions about the proportionality of force used by law enforcement agencies. The situation is rapidly evolving, and further updates are expected.