Summary
A judge has instructed a top Border Patrol official, Greg Bovino, to meet with her daily regarding immigration enforcement actions in the Chicago area. The order follows complaints about excessive force during immigration sweeps that have led to over 1,800 arrests since September. The judge is particularly concerned about reports that agents recently used tear gas during these operations.
Key Facts
- A judge ordered Greg Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official, to meet her every evening to discuss immigration actions in Chicago.
- Since September, immigration sweeps in Chicago have resulted in more than 1,800 arrests.
- Complaints have been made about the use of excessive force, including tear gas, by immigration agents.
- There was an incident where tear gas was reportedly used during a children's Halloween parade.
- The judge wants to ensure agents enforce the law without violating constitutional rights.
- The judge ordered Bovino to submit all reports of force used by agents starting from September 2.
- Agents are now required to wear body cameras due to concerns about their methods.
- The judge banned certain riot control techniques and imposed a deadline for obtaining and training with body cameras.
