Tear Gas

Dozens face felony charges after a raid on a beagle research facility in Blue Mounds, Wis. Activists used tear gas during an attempt to rescue beagles from Ridglan Farms.

Albanian police used tear gas and pepper spray against protesters in Tirana during violent clashes linked to anti-government demonstrations. The protests, part of the 'flamingo revolution,' oppose a luxury coastal development project tied to Jared Kushner, with protesters demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation and accusing authorities of ignoring their concerns.

About 100 people protested outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, demanding transparency after one-year-old Kohen Wiley was shot dead by police earlier this month. Officers previously used tear gas to disperse crowds at the same location.

Six settlers were indicted on terror charges for an arson attack on a West Bank mosque with people inside. The group included five minors and an 18-year-old who arrived wearing face coverings and carrying knives, tear gas, gloves, and combustible material.

Israeli forces detained three Palestinian men and attacked others with tear gas and sound bombs near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Additional arrests and raids occurred near Jenin and Qalqilya city, according to Wafa news agency.

Israeli forces used tear gas and stun grenades against Palestinians near Solomon’s Pools, a historic site southwest of Bethlehem, according to Wafa. The military closed access to the area and imposed movement restrictions.

Minneapolis anti-violence workers Connie Rhodes and Lenise Holliman were attacked with tear gas and flash bangs during a federal immigration enforcement operation following the January 14 shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis by an ICE agent. The incident left the workers injured and traumatized, with the agent later arrested for assault and falsely reporting a crime.

Protests against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown have led to federal agents using tear gas and pepper spray, harming over 79 children since 2025, according to ProPublica. Children were injured while in cars, homes, or walking to school, with the Department of Homeland Security defending its agents' actions.

Delaney Hall, a New Jersey ICE detention center, was sealed off after violent protests erupted on May 30 when rogue demonstrators clashed with police using tear gas, rubber bullets, and other tactics. The confrontation followed days of tensions as state police established a buffer zone to prevent confrontations between ICE agents and protesters.

New Jersey state police used tear gas outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center, following days of demonstrations. Governor Mikie Sherrill shifted monitoring responsibilities from ICE to state police.

Police fired tear gas and used horses to disperse protesters at the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in New Jersey. The incident occurred during a protest outside an ICE facility.

U.S. senators Cory Booker, Richard Blumenthal, and Tammy Duckworth demand reforms to federal agents' use of tear gas and pepper spray after a ProPublica investigation revealed at least 79 children were harmed during immigration enforcement. The lawmakers argue that the Department of Homeland Security's policies are too lax compared to local police departments and call for updated guidelines to prevent collateral damage to children.

A suspected tear gas incident at Tokyo’s Ginza Six luxury shopping center left 26 people feeling unwell, with 19 hospitalized. The event occurred around noon in Chuo ward, prompting a large emergency response due to an irritating smell and coughing reported inside the mall.

A Ricky Martin concert in Montenegro was disrupted when a fan sprayed tear gas toward the stage, forcing the performance to halt. The incident caused panic among attendees and raised security concerns at the venue.

Turkish police used tear gas and arrested hundreds during a May Day demonstration at Istanbul’s Taksim Square. Authorities described the crackdown as a violent response to the protest.

Tear gas was used against factory workers in Noida, a suburb of India's national capital, during protests demanding higher wages due to rising living costs linked to the Iran war. The situation highlights growing economic pressures and social unrest in the region.