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International Business Times

Federal Judge 'Startled' by ICE Conduct Orders Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Operations

Reverand David Black during protest at ICE center in Broadview, Chicago

A federal judge in Illinois has ordered immigration enforcement officers in the Chicago area to wear body cameras after reports and footage showed federal agents using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against protesters, journalists, and faith leaders during demonstrations opposing President Donald Trump's mass deportation policies.

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis said she was "startled" by images of law enforcement actions that appeared to violate her earlier order limiting the use of force against nonviolent demonstrators.

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