Thursday’s decision to extend limits on the use of force by federal immigration agents in the Chicago area followed heated testimony over First Amendment rights.

President Trump’s administration has been insisting that it’s getting tough on “violent mobs” to protect the American people.

But, in court, civil-rights attorneys have argued the officials are out to suppress political speech.

U.S. District Judge Sara L. Ellis found that the agents’ use of force “shocks the conscience” and gave a verbal order “enjoining all chilling of First Amendment rights.” A written order is expected later.

In reaching that decision, Ellis saw video clips and heard sworn testimony of top immigration officials.

One clip showed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem delivering a pep talk a few weeks ago t

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