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Judge Limits Immigration Agents' Force Amid Controversy

11/9/2025

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Judge Sara Ellis of U.S. District Court restricted immigration agents' force during Operation Midway Blitz.
She found agents used excessive force and falsified tear gas and pepper-ball incidents.
Ellis ordered warnings before deploying such measures and force only against an immediate threat.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal, arguing the ruling endangers officers.
Ellis criticized the government's portrayal of Chicago as violent, undermining constitutional rights.

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Judge Sara Ellis of U.S. District Court restricted immigration agents' force during Operation Midway Blitz.
She found agents used excessive force and falsified tear gas and pepper-ball incidents.
Ellis ordered warnings before deploying such measures and force only against an immediate threat.
The Department of Homeland Security plans to appeal, arguing the ruling endangers officers.
Ellis criticized the government's portrayal of Chicago as violent, undermining constitutional rights.