Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Illinois Sues Trump Administration Over DHS Use of Force
The state of Illinois is suing the Trump administration because they say that Border Patrol agents have been using too much force in Chicago.
A judge already said that the agents lied about the dangers and used tear gas on everyone, not just protesters.
The lawsuit says that since September 2025, the agents have been using tactics usually used at the border in the middle of Chicago streets.
One official said they have been pushing the limits of what is allowed.
The state of Illinois wants this to stop.
Illinois is suing the Trump administration over DHS use of force in Chicago.
A federal judge ruled that Border Patrol agents lied about dangers and used tear gas indiscriminately.
Agents are accused of using border-style tactics in Chicago streets since September 2025.
The lawsuit alleges that agents have been pushing the limits of allowed tactics.
The state of Illinois wants to stop these tactics from being used in city streets.
- Who
- State of Illinois vs. Donald Trump's Administration
- What
- Lawsuit over DHS use of force
- When
- Since September 2025
- Where
- Chicago, Illinois
- Why
- Allegations of indiscriminate use of tear gas and border-style tactics in city streets
- Plaintiff
- State of Illinois
- Defendant
- Donald Trump's Administration
- Agency Involved
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Key Issue
- Use of force by Border Patrol agents
- Judge's Ruling
- Border Patrol agents lied about dangers posed by protesters and used tear gas indiscriminately
- Time Frame
- Since September 2025
- Tactics Used
- Border-style tactics in Chicago streets