ICE Chicago news: Federal judge to question ICE, CBP on federal agents' use of force, tear gas at hearing Monday
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On Monday, a significant legal inquiry will take place in Chicago, focusing on the actions of ICE and Border Patrol during recent immigration enforcement efforts. A judge is set to scrutinize the tactics employed by these agencies, especially their use of force and tear gas during operations.

The court hearing will see officials from both ICE and the Border Patrol testifying about their methods. This comes after U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a directive prohibiting the use of tear gas against peaceful protesters unless a warning is given. Judge Ellis’s decision underscores the need for accountability and adherence to civil rights during enforcement activities.

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In addition to the restrictions on tear gas, Judge Ellis has taken measures to ensure transparency. She has altered a temporary restraining order, mandating that agents involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” activate their body cameras during law enforcement operations. This change seeks to provide a clear record of interactions and is scheduled to be further discussed in a hearing anticipated for November.

The hearing will feature testimonies from key figures such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Incident Commander Kyle C. Harvick and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Deputy Field Office Director Shawn Byers. Their insights will be crucial in understanding the rationale behind the tactics employed during the crackdown.

To provide context and expert analysis on the unfolding legal proceedings, ABC 7’s Chief Legal Analyst, Gil Soffer, offers a detailed preview of what to expect from Monday’s hearing. His insights aim to shed light on the legal complexities and potential outcomes of this high-stakes inquiry.

ABC 7 Chief Legal Analyst Gil Soffer laying out what we can expect in Monday’s hearing.

“It could be quite interesting because the judge is going to get into some nitty gritty about what exactly ICE is doing to comply with the order,” Soffer said. “They’re almost certain to talk about the use of bodycams, which she’s ordering to satisfy herself that ICE is complying with the order.”

Monday is also the deadline for the city and state to respond to the Trump Administration’s appeal to the Supreme Court to allow National Guard troops to take to Chicago area streets.

Another federal judge had already temporarily blocked the deployment of the National Guard in the area.

“What we’re going to see tomorrow is a response from the city and from the state. And they’ve won two rounds already. The lower district court granted, essentially, their request to prohibit the National Guard from deploying. The appellate court refused to stay enforcement of that order. Meaning it’s still effective, meaning the National Guard still cannot be deployed,” Soffer said.

It is unclear if the Supreme Court plans to hear the emergency motion, but experts say if the high court does take on the case and rule in the Trump administration’s favor, we could see National Guard troops on the ground within a month.

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