Judge orders Chicago immigration agents to use body cameras

But the logistics of implementing her order have yet to be determined, as Chicago was not included in ICE’s previous body camera programs, and a government shutdown could complicate the process of obtaining and issuing new equipment. Despite the closure, ICE has continued its efforts to detain and deport immigrants in what it claims is an effort to “preserve national security and public safety.”

John Seidel, federal courts correspondent for Chicago Sun-Times, Quoted by Ellis “I’m not going to ask people to turn on a body camera that they don’t have,” he said, over objections raised by Justice Department lawyer Sean Skidzelewski.

The resolution is expanded to Temporary restraining order Last week, Ellis issued a ruling limiting the use of certain dispersal methods, including the use of riot control weapons such as pepper spray and tear gas. These tactics were reportedly done routinely Used against protesters and journalists In a disturbing pattern of A campaign on Freedom of expression and He presses. Ellis said she was “deeply concerned” that her order was not followed and ordered the director of ICE’s Chicago field office to appear in court Monday to explain his position.

Ellis appears to have little patience for Skedzielewski and the government after reports that ICE agents fired tear gas into a crowd of protesters and police officers without warning and Intentionally crashed into a car In a residential neighborhood. CNN reports That Ellis told Skedzielewski, “I’m not happy,” with “clear anger in her voice.”

According to CNN, when Skedzielewski complained about the “tremendous amount of resources” required to review hours of video every time an accident occurs, Ellis said The fire returned“There’s, you know, a simple way to not have to do that, right?”

Ellis’ orders were an attempt to bring a measure of accountability to ICE agents who have largely operated with impunity during the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. Agents have been repeatedly documented using aggressive tactics, arresting elected officials, and have been spotted wearing Face masks There are no identification badges when people are detained on the streets.