Appeals Court Halts Judge's Order for Border Official's Testimony in Chicago

A critical decision emerged from the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, effectively pausing an order that mandated a top U.S. border official, Gregory Bovino, to attend Chicago court hearings every weekday. The court’s action came just hours before Bovino’s scheduled appearance before U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis.

Ellis had previously issued an extraordinary ruling requiring Bovino’s attendance following a lawsuit challenging the legality of federal tactics deployed under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation, dubbed 'Operation Midway Blitz.' This case centers around the contested use of anti-riot weapons such as tear gas.

The federal government's aggressive approach in Chicago has drawn both local and national scrutiny and sparked debates over the administration's methods in enforcing immigration laws. Under Bovino, tear gas has been used in residential areas, drawing criticism from various quarters and pushing the legal boundaries of the federal operation.