A federal judge has summoned Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to court for a significant hearing regarding immigration enforcement in Chicago. U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis expressed her discontent with federal tactics concerning arrests in local neighborhoods. She scheduled the hearing for Tuesday morning at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse.
Details of the Court Summons
Judge Ellis explicitly instructed federal authorities to present Chief Bovino in person during the hearing. This order follows allegations that he used tear gas against a crowd in Little Village without justification. Moreover, it comes after Judge Ellis extended the duration for questioning Bovino under oath in an ongoing lawsuit related to these events.
Statements from Federal Officials
- Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), mentioned that Chief Bovino was involved in employing “riot control measures.”
- Officials described the situation, stating that a “mob of rioters” became increasingly hostile, throwing objects at the Border Patrol agents.
- A report noted that one of these items struck Chief Bovino in the head during the incident.
The situation continues to develop, and more updates are expected as the hearing date approaches. This case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for immigration policies under the previous administration.
