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Seventh Circuit Halts Judge's Limits on ICE's Protest Tactics

11/20/2025

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On November 19, 2025, the Seventh Circuit paused U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis's order limiting ICE's tear gas and other weapons against protesters in Chicago.
The court granted the government's emergency request, arguing the order micromanaged federal law enforcement.
The appeals court's decision allows further review of Ellis's reasoning as the case continues.

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On November 19, 2025, the Seventh Circuit paused U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis's order limiting ICE's tear gas and other weapons against protesters in Chicago.
The court granted the government's emergency request, arguing the order micromanaged federal law enforcement.
The appeals court's decision allows further review of Ellis's reasoning as the case continues.