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Oct 9, 2025 Judge Sara Ellis restricted federal agents' use of force and arrests against protesters and journalists in Illinois Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The injunction imposed legal limits and identification rules on federal agents to protect civil liberties and accountability.
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- Judge restricts federal agents' use of force in Illinois — U.S.
- Federal Judge Issues Order Protecting Journalists in Chicago — A federal judge issued a 14-day order prohibiting federal agents from using force or arresting journalists in Chicago without probable cause.
- Temporary Restraining Order Against Federal Agents Targeting Journalists
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 38 – 2025-10-04–2025-10-10
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