Summary
Pastor David Black was shot with chemical pellets by ICE agents during a protest in Chicago. The incident is part of larger immigration enforcement activities under President Trump's administration. Black forgives the agents but seeks accountability, while federal officials claim law enforcement actions were necessary.
Key Facts
- Pastor David Black was protesting outside a Chicago ICE facility when agents shot him with chemical pellets.
- Black was struck seven times, with two shots hitting his head.
- The protest was part of ongoing immigration enforcement activities known as Operation Midway Blitz.
- Black emphasizes forgiveness and accountability for the agents' actions.
- The Department of Homeland Security claims protesters blocked an ICE vehicle and threw objects at officers.
- Black is part of a federal lawsuit challenging the handling of protests in Chicago.
- The lawsuit alleges federal agents used excessive force against peaceful demonstrators.
- An appeals court temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
