Illinois, Chicago File Lawsuit Against Trump Admin for Violent and Unlawful Enforcement Tactics

The state of Illinois and city of Chicago filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Monday, alleging federal agents carried out an illegal “occupation,” during which they utilized violent and unlawful tactics in violation of the Tenth Amendment and federal statutes.

The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, alleged both Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made arrests without warrants, randomly questioned hundreds of people and used chemical weapons on law-abiding residents during the immigration enforcement effort “Operation Midway Blitz.”

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