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High school student detained by federal agents on way to school in Chicago

Oct 23, 2025 · Chicago, IL

DetainmentU.S. CitizenMinorFamilyOfficer MisconductPublic Space/StreetState/Local CollusionIllinois
High school student detained by federal agents on way to school in Chicago

A junior at Benito Juarez High School in Chicago was detained by federal agents on October 23, 2025, while on his way to school in the Little Village neighborhood. The student, who city leaders identified as a U.S. citizen, was zip-tied and taken into custody after federal agents conducted immigration enforcement operations at a shopping center at 26th and Whipple. He was released back to his family at approximately 3 p.m. that day. A second student was injured during the same operation but was not detained.

Timeline

Oct 23, 2025—Border Patrol agents led by Commander Gregory Bovino conducted enforcement operations in Little Village, detaining at least five people including two high school students; one student confirmed as U.S. citizen and released to family by 3 p.m.
Oct 23, 2025—Agents deployed tear gas and pepper spray on protesters gathered at Little Village Discount Mall; Bovino captured tossing tear gas canister into crowd, injuring at least one student
Oct 23, 2025—Federal Judge Sara Ellis expanded Bovino's deposition time from two hours to five hours to question him about alleged violation of her prior court order prohibiting tear gas use without warning

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