Belkis Wille
@belkiswille.bsky.social
Associate Crisis, Conflict, and Arms Director at Human Rights Watch
5/ These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a dangerous pattern of abuse.🔗 Read the full report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... #HumanRights #PoliceViolence #IllinoisProtests #StopICEViolence #ProtectImmigrants #BroadviewProtests
United States: Federal Agents Use Excessive Force in Illinois
Federal law enforcement agents have since mid-September 2025 used excessive force against peaceful protesters, legal observers, volunteer street medics, and journalists during demonstrations outside a...
www.hrw.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
5/ These are not isolated incidents — they reflect a dangerous pattern of abuse.🔗 Read the full report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... #HumanRights #PoliceViolence #IllinoisProtests #StopICEViolence #ProtectImmigrants #BroadviewProtests
4/ @homelandgov.bsky.social fired at and impeded the work of medics treating dozens for exposure to tear gas and less lethal munitions. They detained at least one medic.
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
4/ @homelandgov.bsky.social fired at and impeded the work of medics treating dozens for exposure to tear gas and less lethal munitions. They detained at least one medic.
3/ @homelandgov.bsky.social snuck up on and shot directly at clearly marked journalists with pepper balls. They also detained a journalist. They shot at a protester playing guitar, with the round going through the instrument.
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
3/ @homelandgov.bsky.social snuck up on and shot directly at clearly marked journalists with pepper balls. They also detained a journalist. They shot at a protester playing guitar, with the round going through the instrument.
2/ @homelandgov.bsky.social agents hit Reverend David Black in the head with pepper balls while he was praying. They fired at a protester using a walking cane, causing her to black out after being shot in the face.
October 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
2/ @homelandgov.bsky.social agents hit Reverend David Black in the head with pepper balls while he was praying. They fired at a protester using a walking cane, causing her to black out after being shot in the face.
6/ 🔗 Full report: www.hrw.org/news/2025/10... #HumanRights #PoliceViolence #IllinoisProtests #StopICEViolence #ProtectImmigrants #BroadviewProtests
United States: Federal Agents Use Excessive Force in Illinois
Federal law enforcement agents have since mid-September 2025 used excessive force against peaceful protesters, legal observers, volunteer street medics, and journalists during demonstrations outside a...
www.hrw.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
5/ A class action lawsuit is underway- the excessive force also violates the US constitution and @homelandgov.bsky.social own policies on use of force. Victims demand accountability.
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
5/ A class action lawsuit is underway- the excessive force also violates the US constitution and @homelandgov.bsky.social own policies on use of force. Victims demand accountability.
4/ @homelandgov.bsky.social claims of protester violence weren’t backed by evidence. A federal judge issued a restraining order — but abuses of international human rights law continue.
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
4/ @homelandgov.bsky.social claims of protester violence weren’t backed by evidence. A federal judge issued a restraining order — but abuses of international human rights law continue.
3/ @hrw.org verified 17 videos showing agents firing from rooftops, targeting small groups, and violating protest rights, incidents backed up by witnesses
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 AM
3/ @hrw.org verified 17 videos showing agents firing from rooftops, targeting small groups, and violating protest rights, incidents backed up by witnesses