Overview
- U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a preliminary injunction that limits tear gas and other crowd-control weapons to immediate threats, requires body cameras, and mandates at least two audible warnings.
- Video shown in court captured Commander Gregory Bovino throwing a gas canister in Little Village without a warning and tackling a protester, contradicting his sworn account.
- Ellis said Bovino admitted he was not struck by a rock until after deploying tear gas and ruled the government’s evidence simply not credible.
- The judge cited multiple incidents harming protesters, journalists, and clergy, including force used against demonstrators outside the Broadview immigration facility.
- DHS defended its tactics, asserted agents faced violent attacks, criticized the decision as unsafe for law enforcement, and said it will seek appellate review.