Judge Orders Halt to DHS Agents’ Targeting of Journalists in Chicago

Judge rules federal agents can't deploy chemical irritants at journalists, protesters who don't pose threats

The temporary ruling stems from a lawsuit filed this week by news organizations, unions, independent journalists and protesters against the Department of Homeland Security following tense interactions outside of the ICE processing facility in suburban Broadview.

Judge orders halt to DHS agents’ targeting of journalists in Chicago

The temporary restraining order comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in the Chicago area, where journalists have repeatedly been hit with pepper balls and tear gas.

Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists in Chicago-area protests

First Amendment suit bars federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters, working press