CHICAGO (WGN) — A federal judge on Wednesday listened to testimony as she weighs whether to extend restrictions on the actions of U.S. Border Patrol agents.

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis previously ordered Border Patrol agents to stop using "riot control" measures like tear gas on protesters, the press, and others. On Nov. 5, Ellis heard testimony about agents who have violated that order—and the U.S. Constitution.

The hearing centers on the aggressive tactics used by agents as part of the Trump administration's deportation campaign known as "Operation Midway Blitz."

There have been multiple complaints that agents have trampled on the Constitution by using tear gas and excessive force on non-violent, but vocal demonstrators who oppose the policies.

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