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Judge Slams DHS for Misleading Claims on Chicago Protests

11/22/2025

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A ruling criticized the Department of Homeland Security for misleading claims about protests in Chicago.
Judge Ellis found DHS agents falsely accused protesters of violence and initiated confrontations with flash-bangs and tear gas.
The judge deemed the testimony of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) chief Greg Bovino not credible and noted a pattern of deceit to justify aggression.
The ruling emphasizes accountability in law enforcement and clarifies the victim-offender narrative.

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A ruling criticized the Department of Homeland Security for misleading claims about protests in Chicago.
Judge Ellis found DHS agents falsely accused protesters of violence and initiated confrontations with flash-bangs and tear gas.
The judge deemed the testimony of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) chief Greg Bovino not credible and noted a pattern of deceit to justify aggression.
The ruling emphasizes accountability in law enforcement and clarifies the victim-offender narrative.