US District Court Judge Sara Ellis, in Illinois, has sharply rebuked federal law enforcement for defying her order to avoid violent encounters with protesters and journalists in Chicago. Judge Ellis has "serious concerns" after new footage appeared showing agents firing tear gas and crowd-control weapons despite her temporary restraining order. Frustrated and visibly angry, Ellis ordered all agents equipped with body cameras to record future encounters, warning that her patience "is running out."
"I'm not happy," Ellis said with evident exasperation in her voice. "I'm really not happy."
In response, Ellis announced Thursday she will require all federal agents with body cameras to have them on during encounters with immigration protesters.
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