The Breaking Now

What began as a day of protest may now become a major courtroom battle.

Tucker Collins, an 18-year-old student who attended the "No Kings" demonstration in Los Angeles, says he suffered a life-changing eye injury after being struck by a less-lethal projectile while documenting the event.

Collins maintains he was photographing the protest when the incident occurred and is now preparing a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security.

The case is likely to raise difficult questions about crowd control, the use of less-lethal munitions, and the balance between public safety and constitutional rights during demonstrations.

One thing is certain:

A protest that lasted hours may lead to legal proceedings that last years.

Sarah McBride criticized President Trump for “pretending to be a cowboy.”

Trump supporters quickly pointed out what they see as an irony: if identity is something people can define for themselves, why is Trump's public image suddenly considered “pretending”?

The debate continues.