Border Patrol commander admitted he lied about tear gas incident, judge says, as she restricts use of force by immigration agents in Chicago

The incident involving Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, has been a key part of the court proceedings challenging immigration tactics in Chicago.

Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents’ use force

A judge said Thursday she will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against peaceful protesters and media, saying current practices violate their constitutional rights.

Protests expected as Border Patrol Cmdr. Bovino returns to federal court

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will be in court on Wednesday to face questions about federal agents' use of force.

Chicago residents say immigration enforcement is leading to children getting tear-gassed

A Chicago mother tells NBC News she and her 2-year-old were hit with a chemical agent. Many residents say the city wasn’t a “war zone”— until immigration agents swept through.

Video shows hostile crowd surround Border Patrol agents as arrest turns violent in suburban Chicago

DHS defended Border Patrol agent's actions in violent Evanston arrest, citing assault and groin grabbing by suspect after car collision in Illinois suburb.
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