Immigration Agent Admits to Shooting Woman Five Times During Chicago Raids
CHICAGO – A federal agent involved in recent immigration enforcement actions in Chicago reportedly boasted of shooting a woman five times following a collision during an arrest attempt, according to a Univision News report published Thursday. The incident occurred amidst widespread protests and legal challenges to the tactics employed by federal agents in the city.
The revelation adds to mounting scrutiny of the trump administration’s deployment of federal agents to Chicago and other cities, initially framed as a response to rising crime rates. Critics allege the actions represent an overreach of federal power and a violation of protesters’ and residents’ constitutional rights. A federal judge has already issued rulings restricting the use of force against peaceful demonstrators and media, following complaints of aggressive tactics and a lack of accountability.
judge Sara Ellis’s initial temporary order mandated that officers wear visible identification and prohibited the use of tear gas and other riot control measures against peaceful protesters and journalists.The judge is expected to issue a further ruling restricting the use of force, a decision the administration is anticipated to appeal.
The Univision report details growing public outrage, with thousands participating in demonstrations and filing lawsuits against the federal government. The incident involving the shooting,and the agent’s subsequent boast,has further fueled these protests and legal challenges.
Another ruling from Judge Ellis on Thursday indicated she will order federal agents in Chicago to further restrict their use of force against peaceful protesters and media. This follows concerns that current practices are violating constitutional rights.
