"A group of journalists, protesters, and clergy sued the Trump administration over the military occupation of Chicago, and Ellis issued a TRO limiting the tactics federal agents can use. Amongst the banned methods of riot control include the use of tear gas and other kinds of noxious gas unless there is an immediate safety threat. But over the weekend, Bovino was caught on camera throwing canisters of tear gas into a crowd without any warnings or verbal orders to disperse."
"Specifically, Judge Ellis is deeply concerned that Border Patrol's actions in using tear gas without appropriate warnings actually impacted innocents, specifically kids dressed in Halloween costumes, headed to a parade. Chicago Sun-Times reporter John Seidel details the lengths Judge Ellis went to in order to impress upon Bovino just how big of a deal it is to not adhere to the terms of the TRO."
Judge Sara Ellis confronted U.S. Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino after video showed agents deploying tear gas in Chicago despite a temporary restraining order. The TRO prohibits tear gas and other noxious gases unless an immediate safety threat exists. Bovino was recorded throwing tear gas canisters into a crowd without warnings or orders to disperse, and the actions reportedly affected civilians, including children in Halloween costumes heading to a parade. Ellis ordered Bovino to follow the TRO, required agents to display names conspicuously and to keep body cameras on, and emphasized the seriousness of preventing further harm to the community.
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