A shocking incident unfolded in Chicago, leaving many questioning the actions of federal immigration agents. In a controversial move, tear gas was deployed to disperse a crowd, raising concerns about the use of force and the potential violation of a recent court order.
On October 15, 2025, a collision between a Border Patrol vehicle and a car being pursued by agents sparked a series of events that led to the use of tear gas. According to a CBP spokesman, the driver of the car "rammed" into the Border Patrol vehicle, and the two occupants attempted to flee. However, the situation escalated when a crowd gathered, and the spokesman described it as "eventually turning hostile."
But here's where it gets controversial... Despite a federal judge's order to limit the use of chemicals on protesters, immigration agents deployed tear gas, leading to the arrest of at least four individuals. Among them were two undocumented immigrants and two U.S. citizens, who, according to their families, were arrested for resisting.
Chicago police claimed they were attempting to de-escalate the situation when objects were thrown at the federal agents, prompting the use of tear gas. The effects were felt not only by the officers but also by nearby residents, including Pascal Manuel, who described the burning sensation in his eyes and nose.
The incident sparked outrage from local residents and elected leaders, including Beatriz Ponce De Leon, Chicago's deputy mayor of immigration and refugee rights. She emphasized that such escalation could cause harm and that it was not representative of the people of Chicago, but rather the actions of federal agents.
And this is the part most people miss... This is not an isolated incident. It is the second time Border Patrol agents have used tear gas since the federal judge's order last week, which sought to restrict the use of chemicals on crowds. The order specifically prohibits agents from using such force on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who do not pose an immediate threat.
A CBP spokesman has remained silent on whether federal agents were in violation of the judge's order. Meanwhile, a video recorded by Yarelly Jimenez, who claims her brother-in-law, Warren King, a U.S. citizen, was among those detained, shows a federal agent questioning him about his reasons for running. Jimenez expressed her frustration, emphasizing that her brother-in-law is a local and that the agents should "do their job without abusing their power."
Another detainee, a 16-year-old son of Juanita Garnica, was also among those arrested. Garnica, in tears, pleaded for her son's release, stating that he was born and raised in Chicago and is not an immigrant.
This incident is just one in a series of arrests and detainments that have occurred throughout Chicago and its suburbs since the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement operation began in early September.
The question remains: Was the use of tear gas justified, and did it violate the federal judge's order? What are your thoughts on this incident and the broader implications for immigration enforcement? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments below!
