Sergio Espejo traveled to Los Angeles not intending to engage in activism but was motivated by a desire to support fellow immigrants amidst protests against ICE raids. He participated in the largely peaceful 'No Kings' protest on June 14, which was disrupted when law enforcement deployed tear gas and foam projectiles. Espejo was injured by a projectile, severely damaging his hand. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the use of 'less lethal' weapons by authorities during civil disturbances and their profound impacts on individuals.
Espejo described the protesters as being largely peaceful, characterized by dancing, music, and the waving of Mexican and American flags, exercising their 1st Amendment rights.
The flash bang device that changed Espejo's life was a 'less lethal' weapon, historically used to enforce order without live ammunition, but controversial for its frequent and devastating impacts.
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