Judge Intensifies Oversight of Trump's Chicago Immigration Crackdown
A U.S. judge increased oversight of President Trump's immigration tactics in Chicago, mandating a daily court appearance for Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, and demanding reports on force use. The crackdown's legality is challenged in court amid allegations of rights violations. Tensions escalate as federal agents deploy tear gas in residential areas.
A United States judge has intensified her scrutiny of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago, demanding that a top official appear in court daily. The judge, Sara Ellis, has instructed the agency to detail the use of force, such as tear gas, against protesters and bystanders, and to provide related body-camera footage.
The legal battle centers on the approach used by federal officials during Trump's Chicago initiative, "Operation Midway Blitz." Under the guidance of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, the crackdown has included deploying tear gas in neighborhoods and subduing protesters, which has drawn legal challenges and public criticism.
Protesters and journalists have accused the administration of violating constitutional rights. A recent incident involved tear gas being used in a residential area during a children's parade, which judge Ellis criticized. Despite DOJ requests, Bovino is mandated to report to court weekly to discuss enforcement operations.
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