Appeals Court Halts Order for Border Official Amid Chicago Immigration Crackdown

A U.S. appeals court paused a directive requiring Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino to appear in court amidst controversy over immigration enforcement in Chicago. Judge Sara Ellis had ordered Bovino to explain violations of previous orders during anti-immigration protests. Legal actions continue as tensions rise over federal tactics used under President Trump's administration.

A directive ordering a top U.S. Border Patrol official to appear daily in a Chicago court has been temporarily halted by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision comes just hours before Gregory Bovino was supposed to answer questions about the administration's immigration measures in the city.

The order by U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis required Bovino to offer daily updates on federal enforcement actions. This followed allegations that federal agents, under Bovino's command, used excessive force against protesters, sparking legal scrutiny. The Justice Department quickly appealed, claiming the order disrupted federal law enforcement duties.

President Trump's vigorous immigration enforcement in Chicago has drawn criticism. Federal methods, including tear gas usage and aggressive arrests, face legal challenges. A lawsuit, led by protesters and journalists, accuses authorities of illegal actions. Judge Ellis previously mandated clear identification and body camera use by agents, amid increasing tensions in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)