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Pepper Spray, Protest, and Power | New York City News
A 72-year-old New York woman was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent during a public encounter, sparking national outrage and legal debate. Governor Hochul called the incident “outrageous” and signed a new law enabling lawsuits against federal officers for abuse of power. ICE claims the agent acted appropriately amid a combative crowd, but Linda Wolff, who was simply observing, insists she never provoked anyone and is now considering legal action. Her lawyer says the spray was punitive, not necessary — and Wolff vows to keep speaking out. The video has ignited fierce discussions about federal…
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