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Federal agents deploy tear gas against Chicago protesters during immigration enforcement operations

Nov 1, 2025 · Chicago, IL

Federal agents deploy tear gas against Chicago protesters during immigration enforcement operations

Federal immigration agents, including ICE and Border Patrol personnel, deployed tear gas and other riot control weapons against protesters during enforcement operations in Chicago and Illinois beginning in September 2025. On October 14, 2025, Border Patrol agents pursued a vehicle on Chicago's East Side, using a precision immobilization technique (PIT maneuver) to stop it at the intersection of 105th and Avenue N, resulting in a collision. Two undocumented immigrants fled on foot and were arrested. When residents gathered to protest the operation, federal agents deployed tear gas, exposing 13 Chicago police officers to the gas. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on October 9 limiting crowd-control tactics, but subsequent court filings alleged violations occurring almost daily. An analysis of 28 protest events found seven instances of riot control weapons use without apparent threats and 19 instances of excessive force.

Timeline

Nov 1, 2025Analysis of 28 protest events documents seven instances of riot control weapons use without apparent threats and 19 instances of excessive force; court filings allege daily violations of temporary restraining order
Oct 14, 2025Border Patrol agents pursue vehicle on Chicago East Side, use PIT maneuver at 105th and Avenue N, causing collision; two undocumented immigrants arrested; federal agents deploy tear gas at protesting residents, exposing 13 Chicago police officers
Oct 9, 2025Federal judge issues temporary restraining order limiting crowd-control tactics during protests
Sep 2, 2025Operation Midway Blitz enforcement operations begin

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