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Aurora Protesters Pepper-Sprayed, Detained By Immigration Agents Near School; Judge’s Body-Cam Order Allegedly Ignored

Chicago Tribune|Oct 26, 2025
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Two Aurora residents say federal immigration agents pepper-sprayed and detained them near an elementary school during Chicago’s Operation Midway Blitz. The detainees allege force, denial of immediate medical care, and that agents claimed not to have body cameras despite a federal judge’s order. Aurora officials condemned the incident as part of a broader enforcement surge, while DHS and the FBI declined comment; one detainee was cited and another released without charges.

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Judge Orders Border Patrol Chief Behind Chicago ‘Midway Blitz’ To Appear Daily, Wear Body Cam After Tear Gas Clashes

A federal judge in Chicago ordered Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino to appear in court daily and to wear a body camera, citing videos suggesting agents exceeded limits on force and tear gas during immigration enforcement under “Operation Midway Blitz.” The court also demanded use-of-force reports and body-cam footage since the Sept. 2 launch of the operation and set a Nov. 5 hearing. The move follows multiple clashes with protesters and allegations of court-order violations during arrests in Latino neighborhoods.

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