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Federal Agents Clash with Protesters, Use Tear Gas in Elgin
12/9/2025
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Story summary
- Federal immigration agents used tear gas and pepper spray during a protest in Elgin, Illinois, on Saturday.
- The incident began when agents attempted to arrest a man at an apartment building, drawing a crowd of around 100.
- Seven people required treatment for exposure, and local residents strongly criticized the actions as excessive.
