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Protests Erupt as Immigration Agents Clash with Locals
12/8/2025
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Story summary
- On December 7, 2025, federal immigration agents in Elgin faced protests while pursuing a crash suspect.
- Protesters threw snowballs at the agents before tear gas was used.
- The clash began after agents called local police once the suspect fled, as part of Operation Midway Blitz under U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Local police later confirmed that no shots were fired.
- Seven individuals received medical treatment for tear gas exposure.
