Illinois-based US District Judge Sara Ellis has mandated the wearing of body cameras for federal immigration officers in Chicago after recent skirmishes with the public resulted in the use of tear gas and smoke grenades, reported the Associated Press .

The judge had ordered agents stationed near the immigration enforcement building in Broadview, where regular protests have been taking place, to sport badges last week. She also prohibited the use of certain riot control techniques on peaceful protesters and journalists.

The judge expressed concern as to whether her mandate was being obeyed.

“I am adding that all agents who are operating in Operation Midway Blitz are to wear body-worn cameras, and they are to be on,” Ellis said in a statement published by AP News .

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