"Ellis began Thursday's hearing by describing Chicago as a vibrant place and reading poet Carl Sandburg's famous poem about the city. Ellis said it is simply untrue that the Chicago area is a violent place of rioters. I don't find defendants' version of events credible, Ellis said. She described protesters and advocates facing teargas, having guns pointed at them and being thrown to the ground, saying that would cause a reasonable person to think twice about exercising their fundamental rights."
"A judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and media, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights. The preliminary injunction came in response to a lawsuit alleging federal agents have used excessive force in their immigration crackdown in the Chicago area. US district judge Sara Ellis's ruling, which is expected to be appealed by Donald Trump's administration."
US District Judge Sara Ellis issued a preliminary injunction directing federal agents in Chicago to limit use of force against peaceful protesters and media, concluding current practices violate constitutional rights. The injunction responds to a lawsuit alleging excessive force during an immigration crackdown and refines a prior temporary order by requiring badges and banning riot-control techniques such as teargas against peaceful protesters and journalists. After finding federal officials repeatedly failed to comply, Ellis added a body-camera requirement. Witnesses testified to teargas exposure, pepper-ball impacts to the head while praying, and guns pointed at people recording agents, prompting anxiety that deters future protest participation. The ruling is expected to be appealed.
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