Tear Gas and Pepper Balls Against Brighton Park Protesters
high court-order-issued
Location
Brighton Park, Chicago, Illinois
Date
October 4, 2025
Department
U.S. Border Patrol
Agency Type
Border Patrol
Source
Block Club Chicago
Description
After Marimar Martinez shooting, approximately 100 protesters gathered in Brighton Park and were met with pepper balls and tear gas by federal agents. Judge Sara Ellis later found Commander Bovino violated court order against tear gas use and lied under oath about threats posed by protesters.
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tear-gas protesters chicago bovino court-order-violation