News

Politics

Appeals court blocks order limiting immigration agents' use of force in Chicago

On HALO

1 month ago

A federal appeals court has blocked a lower-court ruling that sought to limit how immigration agents can use force during Chicago-area enforcement operations, calling the judge’s order "overbroad" and "too prescriptive."The Seventh Circuit panel cautioned against "overreading" its stay, noting that a fast-track appeal could result in a "more tailored and appropriate" order.Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis issued a preliminary injunction after media organizations and demonstrators accused federal officers of using excessive force during an immigration operation that has result...