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Federal Agents Cause Crash, Tear Gas Protesters On Southeast Side Street

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Federal agents engaged in pursuit and arrest of individuals across four incidents on the Southeast Side, with one incident leading to a car crash that hospitalized a man. Video evidence shows a white SUV, driven by U. S. Customs and Border Protection agents, intentionally hitting a red SUV. The crash took place shortly before 11 a.

m. , prompting a local police response that confirmed their non-involvement in the federal operation. Following the crash, attorneys from various legal organizations were denied access to the injured man at Advocate Trinity Hospital. Federal agents claimed the man was not under arrest while simultaneously restricting legal communication, raising concerns about the treatment of individuals in immigration custody. The incident reflects ongoing tensions surrounding federal immigration enforcement and local community safety.

Furthermore, similar past claims of unlawful actions by federal agents have drawn scrutiny, highlighting the need for accountability in law enforcement practices. This incident underscores the complexities of immigration enforcement and the rights of individuals involved.

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