A ProPublica investigation reveals that at least 79 children have been physically harmed by tear gas or pepper spray during President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts. Charles Mauldin, a civil rights activist tear-gassed as a teenager at Selma, shares his perspective on the trauma.
- At least 79 children harmed, including a 6-month-old baby who stopped breathing. - Most children were exposed while in their homes or cars, not at protests.
- DHS defends use of chemical munitions but does not address bystander harm. - Experts warn of lifelong mental health effects and urge support for affected children.
Mauldin, now 78, says the experience is traumatizing for both the children and himself, and emphasizes the need for mental health care.