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Federal Judge to Decide on Immigration Agents' Force Use

11/6/2025

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A federal judge in Chicago is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the use of force by federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
Plaintiffs, including protesters and journalists, allege agents used excessive force and violated constitutional rights.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis previously issued a temporary restraining order limiting tear gas and riot-control weapons against non-violent individuals.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Chicago is set to rule on a lawsuit challenging the use of force by federal immigration agents during Operation Midway Blitz.
Plaintiffs, including protesters and journalists, allege agents used excessive force and violated constitutional rights.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis previously issued a temporary restraining order limiting tear gas and riot-control weapons against non-violent individuals.