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Trump’s ICE agents given strict rules for Chicago takeover

Judges across US consider lawsuits to block National Guard from supporting Homeland Security in Dem-led states and cities
Judges across US consider lawsuits to block National Guard from supporting Homeland Security in Dem-led states and cities (Getty Images)
  • A federal judge in Chicago has issued a temporary restraining order against federal agents.
  • The order blocks agents from using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against clearly identified members of the press and non-threatening protesters.
  • Specific prohibitions include firing munitions at sensitive body parts, striking individuals with vehicles, or physically assaulting peaceful demonstrators.
  • Federal agents are now required to give two warnings before using riot control weapons, display visible identification, and only arrest non-violent protesters with probable cause.
  • This ruling follows a lawsuit accusing the administration of "extreme brutality" and unconstitutional actions, amid broader legal challenges to federal troop deployments in Democratic-led states.
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