Minnesota State Police deployed a directional Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - LRAD usage on protesters has been previously identified as a potential violation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding excessive force because of permanent damage.
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Minnesota State Police deployed a directional Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - LRAD usage on protesters has been previously identified as a potential violation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding excessive force because of permanent damage.
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Minnesota State Police deployed a directional Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), a type of sonic weapon, against protesters in Minneapolis on January 26, 2026. This action occurred during demonstrations regarding federal immigration enforcement operations.
Key Details regarding the incident:
Agency: Minnesota State Police.
Weapon: Directional LRAD (Long-Range Acoustic Device).
Date: January 26, 2026.
Context: Protests in Minneapolis following actions by federal agents.
Device Function: LRADs, or "sound cannons," are used for crowd control by emitting painful, high-intensity sound waves that can cause hearing loss or other injuries.
LRAD usage on protesters has been previously identified as a potential violation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding excessive force
Minnesota State Police deployed a directional Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD), a type of sonic weapon, against protesters in Minneapolis on January 26, 2026. This action occurred during demonstrations regarding federal immigration enforcement operations.
Key Details regarding the incident:
Agency: Minnesota State Police.
Weapon: Directional LRAD (Long-Range Acoustic Device).
Date: January 26, 2026.
Context: Protests in Minneapolis following actions by federal agents.
Device Function: LRADs, or "sound cannons," are used for crowd control by emitting painful, high-intensity sound waves that can cause hearing loss or other injuries.
LRAD usage on protesters has been previously identified as a potential violation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding excessive force
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“Minnesota State Police deployed a directional Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) - LRAD usage on protesters has been previously identified as a potential violation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding excessive force because of permanent damage.,” Lawrence Catania's Omeka, accessed March 7, 2026, https://omeka.lawrencecatania.com/items/show/4340.