Chicago Judge Orders ICE Body Cameras

U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis ordered federal immigration officers in the United States — Chicago area, specifically those involved in Donald Trump's administration's 'Operation Midway Blitz' immigration crackdown, to wear body cameras. This decision came after Judge Sara L. Ellis observed images of clashes involving tear gas and other aggressive tactics used by United States — United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents against protesters and journalists. Judge Sara L. Ellis also reiterated a previous order requiring agents to wear badges and banned certain riot control techniques against peaceful demonstrators. The Donald Trump administration's crackdown has led to over 1,000 arrests in United States — Chicago and sparked widespread protests. Separately, a different judge halted the Donald Trump administration's attempt to deploy United States — National Guard (United States) troops to United States — Illinois, a decision upheld by a federal appeals court. United States — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul had sued the administration over this deployment. Sean Skedzielewski, representing the United States — United States Department of Justice, attributed blame to 'one-sided and selectively edited media reports' and cited difficulties in immediately distributing cameras. JB Pritzker, Governor of United States — Illinois, praised Judge Sara L. Ellis's ruling, stating that government accounts of incidents were often inaccurate.