Summary
A judge in Chicago has ruled that federal immigration officers in the area must wear body cameras. This decision follows concerns about the use of force during immigration enforcement activities and protests.
Key Facts
- A judge in Chicago has ordered federal immigration officers to wear body cameras.
- The decision follows incidents involving tear gas and aggressive actions against protesters.
- Judge Sara Ellis expressed concerns after seeing TV reports and images of clashes.
- The order is part of wider community efforts to monitor immigration enforcement.
- A previous attempt by the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops was stopped.
- The new requirement aligns with a 2024 initiative to provide body cameras to some ICE agents.
- Other agencies under the Department of Homeland Security already require body cameras in some situations.
