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Judge orders Trump's Chicago immigration leader to court daily

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A U.S. judge on Tuesday (October 28) ordered the Border Patrol official overseeing President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Chicago to appear in court daily and wear a body camera, demanding detailed reports on agents' use of force including firing tear gas at protesters.

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  • A judge ordered Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to appear in court daily and wear a body camera.
  • The order follows concerns about the agency's use of force and tear gas during enforcement actions. 10s
  • The Trump administration must submit reports and body camera footage of enforcement actions since September 2nd. 33s
  • The judge cited video evidence of excessive force and referenced a recent incident involving tear gas in a Mexican immigrant neighborhood. 49s
  • The judge denied a Justice Department request to pause the order requiring Bovino's daily appearances. 1m 36s
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