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Federal Judge Demands Body Cameras for Immigration Agents in Chicago Enforcement
A federal judge in Chicago expressed serious concerns about potential violations by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding tear gas use, demanding body cameras for agents to ensure compliance.
- During a hearing on Thursday, Judge Sara L. Ellis of the United States district court emphasized her concerns over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents possibly breaching a court order on tear gas usage.
- The judges order mandates strict limits on tear gas deployment and requires agents to issue warnings to protesters before dispersing them, particularly in the Chicago metropolitan area.
- Judge Ellis demand for body cameras aims to enhance accountability and transparency in immigration enforcement practices, reflecting heightened scrutiny following contentious policies from the Donald Trump administration.
Why It Matters
This ruling sheds light on the need for oversight in immigration enforcement, particularly as communities face increased tensions. The integration of body cameras could reshape how federal agents operate and how they are held accountable in Chicago and beyond.