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Judge Expected to Issue Restraining Order on Federal Force at Chicago ICE Protests

An ACLU lawsuit filed by journalists, clergy, and protesters cites authenticated footage of an agent striking Rev. David Black.

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Rev. David Black of First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, speaks during a protest in Daley Plaza, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Overview

  • A judge is expected to issue a temporary restraining order Thursday restricting federal agents’ crowd-control tactics at the Broadview ICE site.
  • Verified video shows an agent atop the facility firing pepper balls into protesters on Sept. 19, with one round striking Rev. David Black in the head.
  • The ACLU complaint alleges unlawful suppression of speech, press access, and religious expression, and seeks immediate protections for demonstrators and journalists.
  • DHS counters that protesters impeded an ICE vehicle, ignored repeated warnings, and later threw objects and fireworks at officers, justifying the use of force.
  • Federal deployments around ICE facilities have expanded as Texas National Guard troops reached Chicago on Wednesday under Operation Midway Blitz, which officials say has yielded more than 500 arrests.