Eco activists sue federal govt., alleging ‘grave’ environmental impact of ‘excessive’ tear gas used amid Portland protests

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The ACLU and five environmental groups have taken the DHS to court over what they deemed an “excessive” use of chemical munitions against protesters in Portland, arguing the substances may inflict a dire ecological toll.

The Oregon branch of the ACLU filed a suit against the DHS on Tuesday alongside a series of green groups, who allege the agency has used “an unprecedented amount of dangerous chemical weapons” without regard for their impact on the health of residents or the environment.

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