Federal Agents’ Excessive Force in Chicago Exposed by Judge’s Detailed Review

In an extraordinary display of judicial scrutiny, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis has unveiled a damning account of federal agents’ use of force during the so-called “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration crackdown in the Chicago area. This operation, which has resulted in over 3,000 arrests since last September, was meant to enforce immigration laws but appears to have trampled on fundamental American liberties instead. When Law Enforcement Oversteps: Who Protects Liberty? Judge Ellis’s exhaustive 223-page opinion draws extensively from body camera footage that contradicts the government’s own statements and use-of-force reports. The videos reveal agents launching tear gas without warnings, aiming...