Judge limits federal agents' use of force in Chicago
Nov 6, 2025·Location: Chicago, IL
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction restricting the use of force by federal agents in Chicago, finding the Trump administration's version of recent events involving agents was not credible. The judge noted that Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino admitted to lying during proceedings related to the incident.
Sources
- Federal judge says border patrol chief admitted he lied, in ruling limiting federal agents’ use of force in Chicago
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