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DHS Faces Backlash Over Alleged Tear Gas Fabrication

11/6/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino face accusations of fabricating a tear gas justification at Little Village protest in Chicago.
Plaintiffs say evidence exists that DHS supplied false information about a supposed rock attack.
A federal judge oversees case amid scrutiny of DHS actions during Operation Midway Blitz.
Critics, including Tommy Vietor (former Obama aide), accuse spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin of dishonesty in immigration enforcement.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino face accusations of fabricating a tear gas justification at Little Village protest in Chicago.
Plaintiffs say evidence exists that DHS supplied false information about a supposed rock attack.
A federal judge oversees case amid scrutiny of DHS actions during Operation Midway Blitz.
Critics, including Tommy Vietor (former Obama aide), accuse spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin of dishonesty in immigration enforcement.