Summary
A court document claims a federal immigration agent pointed a gun and made a threatening comment to a U.S. citizen during a protest in Chicago. The protest was part of broader tensions over federal immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said agents used necessary measures in response to rioters.
Key Facts
- A court filing in Illinois accuses a federal agent of pointing a gun at a protester and threatening them.
- The incident occurred during a protest in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on October 23, 2025.
- The filing claims the agent, part of a federal team, said, "bang, bang" and "you’re dead liberal."
- A temporary restraining order limited the use of force by federal agents during protests.
- The plaintiffs allege federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray against peaceful protesters.
- DHS defended the agents' actions, saying they responded to attacks from rioters.
- DHS claimed agents acted according to policy and had to ensure safety.
- Protesters deny any violent actions against agents and question the need for such force.
