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Border Patrol Boss Bovino Tear-Gasses Chicago Crowd, Violating Judges Order, Lawyers Say

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Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino is accused of violating a federal judge’s order by deploying tear gas against a crowd in Chicago’s Little Village. This alleged action occurred without justification, according to attorneys who filed a notice in a lawsuit concerning the use of force against journalists and peaceful protesters. The temporary restraining order prohibits federal agents from using riot-control weapons unless an immediate threat is present. The Department of Homeland Security defended the use of tear gas, claiming agents were targeted with fireworks and rocks. However, video evidence contradicts this narrative, showing no such aggression from the crowd.

U. S. District Judge Sara Ellis has expressed profound concern over the compliance of federal agents with her orders. The situation escalated after Bovino’s actions, prompting an emergency hearing regarding the use of force by federal immigration agents. This incident underscores ongoing tensions and legal challenges surrounding immigration enforcement practices in Chicago.

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