ICE Agent Pepper-Sprays Protester | Newark News

A 72-year-old New York activist is preparing to sue an ICE agent after being pepper-sprayed in the face during a protest in Inwood, claiming she was exercising her First Amendment rights — and that the agent’s response, “we’d do it again,” left her with lasting eye damage. Despite DHS defending the use of force as necessary to clear a street obstructed by protesters, her attorney says the video proves she wasn’t blocking anything — and that filming federal officers is protected speech. She remains defiant, standing firm in her commitment to protest and civil liberties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4cc411d2fdbe99b1