Summary
A judge in Illinois has stopped the Trump administration from using force against journalists. This decision came after a lawsuit claimed federal agents were using unnecessary force against reporters covering protests in Chicago.
Key Facts
- An Illinois judge made a ruling about how federal agents can treat journalists.
- The lawsuit accused federal agents of using excessive force like tear gas against journalists at protests.
- The ruling prevents agents from using tear gas, pepper spray, or other weapons on journalists.
- The decision also stops agents from arresting or threatening journalists.
- The case involved events at protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chicago.
- The ruling specifically protects those identified as journalists during such events.
