Lawsuit Challenging Border Patrol’s Use of Force in Chicago Area Is Dropped

The plaintiffs accused federal agents of “a pattern of extreme brutality.” Many agents have left the region, so lawyers said the suit was no longer needed.

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Appeals Court Blocks Limits on Federal Agents’ Use of Force in Chicago Area

A judge found that immigration agents were using force in a way that “shocks the conscience.” Appellate judges said the restrictions she imposed went too far.

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Judge Sara Ellis Rules Greg Bovino Lied About Tear Gas Usage in Chicago

Judge Sara L. Ellis said she saw “little reason for the use of force that the federal agents are currently using,” and said Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, had lied about his use of tear gas in Chicago.

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Kat Abughazaleh, Democratic Congressional Candidate, Among ICE Protesters Indicted

Six people, including the congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, were indicted by a grand jury in Chicago. Ten others were arrested on charges stemming from California protests.

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Tensions Mount as Agents, Including Gregory Bovino, Clash With Chicagoans

Mr. Bovino, a Border Patrol leader, appeared to use tear gas during a confrontation with residents on Thursday. Plaintiffs in a suit over federal tactics say that violated a court order.

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Judge Demands Answers on Trump Immigration Crackdown in Chicago

A federal judge has ordered operational leaders of the crackdown to appear before her on Monday to be questioned about their tactics and their use of tear gas.

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