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Protesters hold umbrellas in thick tear gas.

Tear gas has been banned in warfare. Why do police still use it?

Conflict & Justice

Despite its illegality in war, police use tear gas to control riots and disperse crowds all over the world. To understand why and how it’s still in use, host Marco Werman spoke with Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU’s human rights program. 

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