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Chicago police Superintendent Larry Snelling on Wednesday said the use of tear gas by federal immigration agents has lessened after he spoke with leaders from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Since ...

Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official who has become a public face of President Trump’s crackdown, was ordered to give the federal judge a daily report on the actions of his team from now on. By ...

Scenes from a confrontation at 105th and Avenue N in Chicago's East Side between ICE and other federal agents and residents on October 14, 2025. Credit: Matthew Kaplan for Block Club Chicago This ...

The repeated use of tear gas by federal immigration officers in Chicago has renewed a debate about how chemical irritants should be used by law enforcement personnel. By Mitch Smith Federal agents ...

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Chicago might see less tear gas as Operation Midway Blitz diminishes. And, when it is used, it might be less effective in colder, wetter weather. But wind adds a factor of unpredictability for a ...