Summary
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against President Trump's administration. The lawsuit accuses federal agents of using harmful tactics, like questioning and detaining U.S. citizens and using tear gas, during immigration enforcement operations. The agents reportedly acted in ways that have disrupted local services and violated constitutional rights.
Key Facts
- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Chicago are suing the Trump administration.
- The lawsuit claims ICE and CBP agents used harmful tactics, like tear gas and unwarranted detentions.
- U.S. citizens have reportedly been detained by federal agents without proper cause.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
- President Trump's administration has increased immigration enforcement in Chicago, calling it Operation Midway Blitz.
- Over 4,500 individuals have been arrested as part of this operation.
- The lawsuit suggests federal actions have disrupted local services like education and health.
- Illinois and Chicago officials maintain sanctuary policies, which have been criticized by the Trump administration.
