The family of Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Southern California, has requested a criminal investigation into a March 28, 2026, shooting that left Collins permanently blind in one eye, allegedly caused by a Department of Homeland Security officer firing a projectile at him while he was documenting a protest.
A guitarist and recording engineer has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, alleging he suffered severe and lasting injuries after federal agents used force during a military-style ICE raid at a cannabis farm, raising concerns about free speech protections and the use of aggressive tactics in civilian settings.
Civil rights attorney V. James DeSimone has filed a federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security for wrongful injury and negligence of a federal employee after 18-year-old protester Tucker Collins was allegedly shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
Two Southern California residents have filed civil rights lawsuits against the City and County of Los Angeles, alleging unconstitutional use of force by the LAPD and LASD for shooting them in the head and face with less-lethal projectiles during protests against federal immigration raids.
Federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota have intensified scrutiny and backlash after the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, raising serious concerns about public safety, political accountability and federal obstruction of local investigations.
San Jose police justified their use of deadly force after a 30-year-old man was struck by a patrol vehicle and fatally shot by nine officers during a confrontation, despite concerns raised about the chaotic and potentially disorganized police response.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent has sparked intense debate, with Justia providing a framework for determining whether the agent’s actions were lawful, based on Minnesota state law, U.S. constitutional doctrine and professional policing standards.
The accused was denied release on supervised own recognizance after being charged with making a criminal threat, resisting an executive officer, possession of ammunition, and resisting a peace officer, despite the defense arguing that the accused had attempted to surrender and was not carrying a real firearm.
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