Justice or Overreach? Chicago Man’s Bounty Case Raises Questions on Federal Immigration Crackdown

The trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez, a Chicago carpenter accused of offering a $10,000 bounty on the life of Gregory Bovino—a key Border Patrol commander—has thrust into the spotlight the wider implications of federal immigration crackdowns pushing deep into American cities. While Washington touts such cases as victories in the fight to protect our borders and agents, this courtroom drama begs a critical question: Are these aggressive tactics grounded in solid evidence, or are they examples of government overreach that threaten individual liberties? When Does Law Enforcement Cross the Line? Espinoza Martinez’s alleged crime centers on Snapchat messages sent casually—according...