Then, unlike the typical driveway clearing they did previous nights, officers began to push the crowds farther into the neighborhood by several blocks. As protesters loudly wondered why they were being asked to step back on public city streets, officers methodically marched the crowds down two separate streets on either side of the ICE facility: South Bancroft Street and South Moody Avenue.

Federal officers were flanked by videographers, toting professional equipment and wearing high-visibility vests. They filmed from behind the lines of officers, capturing the show of force. At least two drones swept over the scenes.

The march continued for roughly 15 minutes. They pushed the crowd on Bancroft down to its intersection with South Bond Avenue. There, after a pause, they dropped tear gas and other chemical munitions at protesters’ feet and legs. Officers then marched back to the ICE building in a similar, stuttered fashion, punctuating each stop with gas and volleys of pepper balls.

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    12 hours ago

    They need to fear for their lives.

    Then, and only then, will others decide to not risk deployment.