News from the City of Big Shoulders: Federal Judge Issues Injunction Against Federal Forces in Chicago

And having answered so I turn once more to those who sneer at this my city, and I give them back the sneer and say to them:

Come and show me another city with lifted head singing so proud to be alive and coarse and strong and cunning.

Today a federal judge in Chicago opened a historic ruling by reading the famous Sandburg poem celebrating Chicago, and then entered an injunction, protecting our clients—who are journalists, clergy, protestors, and observers—from the brutal force that has been inflicted by federal agents across the region.

You can find videos and materials from the recent hearing here:  

Video of the Press Conference Following the Injunction Ruling

Excerpts from Gregory Bovino Deposition – Part One

Excerpts from Gregory Bovino Deposition – Part Two

Video of Pastor David Black Being Shot with Pepper-Balls While Praying

Gregory Bovino throwing tear gas

You can read more about the case and the Court’s ruling here:

PRESS RELEASE: Gregory Bovino, Commander of “Operation Midway Blitz,” Appears to Personally Violate Temporary Restraining Order

PRESS RELEASE: Press, Religious Leaders, and Demonstrators Seek Preliminary Injunction to Stop Federal Officers from Violating Constitutional Rights in Illinois — October 23, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order, Reining in Federal Agents’ Use of Violence, and Protecting First Amendment Rights of Protesters, Clergy, and Press — October 22, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Protesters and Members of the Press Challenge First Amendment Violations by Federal Forces at ICE Facility in Broadview, Illinois — October 9, 2025

You can read filings in the case here:

Complaint – October 6, 2025

Motion for Temporary Restraining Order – October 6, 2025

Temporary Restraining Order – October 9, 2025

First Amended Complaint – October 22, 2025

Motion for Class Certification – October 22, 2025

Motion for Preliminary Injunction – October 22, 2025

Modified Temporary Restraining Order – October 23, 2025

You can read press coverage of the case here:

Chicago Tribune: ‘The use of force shocks the conscience’: Judge issues sweeping injunction on Chicago tactics of immigration agents

Chicago Sun-Times: Federal judge enters broader order governing feds’ use of force during immigration blitz

Chicago Sun-Times: “Operation Midway Blitz” Commander Greg Bovino is Ordered to Report Daily to Federal Judge

NY Times: Judge Criticizes Immigration Agents in Chicago: ‘Use of Force Shocks the Conscience’

Washington Post: Chicago judge says Border Patrol official lied about threats before restricting agents’ use force

CBS News: Judge grants preliminary injunction against Bovino, federal agents over use of force: “Shocks the conscience”

ABC News: Federal judge issues injunction against immigration agents’ use of force in Chicago area

USA Today: Chicago judge issues ruling limiting Trump Midway Blitz agents’ use of force tactics

Chicago Sun-Times: Judge permits questioning of top Border Patrol boss in lawsuit over treatment of protesters in Chicago

The Rachel Maddow Show (MSNBC): Loevy Client Pastor David Black Discusses Lawsuit Against DHS and ICE for Using Excessive Force on Protesters, Press

ABC 7: Judge orders feds to dial back aggressive response to journalists, protesters in Chicago area

WGN: Loevy Partner Elizabeth Wang on Protester, Press Lawsuit Over First Amendment Violations at ICE Facility in Broadview