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DHS shares ‘video evidence’ to justify Border Patrol’s tear gas use during chaotic Chicago immigration raid
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released footage that it says shows Border Patrol agents were justified in using tear gas to disperse a chaotic crowd — which at times shouted profanities and threw rocks and other items at officers — during a high-profile immigration raid in Chicago last week.
During the Oct. 23 enforcement operation, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino deployed a tear gas cannister — an action that prompted local media outlets and protest groups to file a lawsuit accusing him of violating a temporary restraining order. That order bars federal agents from using chemical agents on protesters without agents facing an imminent threat or giving two prior warnings.
Bovino appeared in federal court Tuesday to face questions surrounding the incident and other tear-gas deployments in the city.
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A split image shows protesters confronting Border Patrol agents during an immigration raid in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood and Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino, who oversaw the operation and later testified in court amid allegations that agents used tear gas without warning. (Department of Homeland Security; Carlin Stiehl/Los Angeles Times)
The DHS footage, posted to X on Tuesday, appears to show Border Patrol agents under siege during an immigration raid in Chicago’s Little Village, a Southwest Side neighborhood often referred to as “La Villita” and home to one of the largest Mexican-American communities in the Midwest.
“VIDEO EVIDENCE,” DHS wrote in the post with the video attached.
The footage opens with an aerial drone shot of what the agency said were four suspected gang members who had boxed in a Border Patrol vehicle prior to the stop. DHS said the suspects fled down an alley, switched license plates and retrieved high-powered weapons.
The video then shows agents pulling a suspect out of a white box truck before being confronted by two onlookers shouting expletives at officers.
Protesters gather around Border Patrol vehicles during an Oct. 23 immigration raid in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. The crowd later clashed with agents, leading to the deployment of tear gas, according to DHS. (Department of Homeland Security)
“Call the guys so they can come bro,” the woman says to a male wearing black clothing, a mask and a hooded sweatshirt.
Chaotic scenes then unfold as dozens of protesters swarmed the area and confronted the federal agents, the footage shows. DHS said that up to 100 “rioters” surrounded law enforcement agents who can be repeatedly heard ordering the crowd to “back up.”
“Rioters then shot at agents with commercial artillery shell fireworks,” DHS said in the X post. “A Border Patrol transport van carrying illegal aliens attempting to get to the safety of the perimeter was then attacked.”
The crowd grows louder and more hostile, shouting expletives and filming agents with their cell phones. One person can be seen waving a Mexican flag.
U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino pushes through a crowd of media and protesters while entering the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago on Oct. 28, 2025. (Jamie Kelter Davis/Getty Images)
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The DHS video shows an unknown liquid being thrown toward officers, followed by an object that strikes them.
Moments later, a rock is hurled in Bovino’s direction. DHS said the object struck him on the head.
An artillery-shell-style firework was also fired toward agents as the crowd continued to advance, all the while agents could be heard shouting, “Get off the street!”
One demonstrator can be heard responding, “No, this is my street,” as another rock is thrown at officers before an agent warns, “Get back or you will be gassed.”
Bovino then deploys tear gas and an aerial shot shows the crowd dispersing.
An aerial image shows protesters fleeing as Border Patrol agents deploy tear gas during an immigration raid in Chicago’s Little Village on Oct. 23, 2025. (Department of Homeland Security)
“The use of chemical munitions was conducted in full accordance with CBP policy and was necessary to ensure the safety of both law enforcement and the public,” DHS said. “Border Patrol agents repeated multiple warnings to back up and that chemical agents would be deployed if warnings were ignored.”
The video also shows a man vandalizing a government vehicle with what DHS said were gang markings, while another suspect is seen puncturing the tire of a government vehicle with a large knife.
The DHS video was posted on X after another user alleged agents used tear gas without warning during the Oct. 23 immigration raid.
A protester is seen allegedly throwing a rock toward Border Patrol agents during an Oct. 23 immigration raid in Chicago’s Little Village, according to DHS footage. (Department of Homeland Security)
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The immigration raid took place under Operation Midway Blitz, a joint immigration enforcement campaign by ICE and Border Patrol in the Chicago area aimed at apprehending criminal illegal immigrants and fugitives with prior deportation orders.
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama and put in place the temporary restraining order, imposed new oversight measures on Bovino Tuesday, ordering him to provide daily reports to the court.
The judge denied Bovino’s request to loosen restrictions on tear gas use, insisting agents must provide clear warnings and justification before using chemical agents.
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About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry on Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group’s leader.
It was the second attempt in as many months by protesters to take beagles from the Ridglan Farms facility in Blue Mounds, a small town about 25 miles (about 40 kilometres) southwest of Wisconsin’s capital, Madison.
Dane County Sheriff Kalvin Barrett said in a video statement that 300 to 400 protesters were “violently trying to break into the property” and assault officers. He said protesters have ignored designated areas for peaceful protest and blocked roads to prevent emergency vehicles from entering.
“This is not a peaceful protest,” Barrett said.
The sheriff’s department said a “significant” number of people were arrested out of about 1,000 protesters at the site but did not give an exact total as they were still being processed as of the afternoon.
Protesters tried to overcome barricades that included a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence. Some protesters did get through the fence but were unable to enter the facility, where an estimated 2,000 beagles are kept, the Wisconsin State Journal reported.
The Pistons have made recent moves to add more shooting, but still don’t have anyone quite as lethal as former Detroit guard Luke Kennard. On Saturday night, Kennard had a brilliant start to his postseason with 27 uber-efficient points for the Lakers in a win against the Rockets. His level of 3-point accuracy is something the Pistons have desperately been seeking all season long to bolster their offense.
Luke Kennard’s shooting makes him a dangerous playoff performer
Kennard was originally drafted to Detroit with the 17th pick of the 2017 Draft. The Pistons have plenty of draft regrets from that general era of team history, but picking Kennard has never been one of them. Despite any other weaknesses he may have, his strength as a shooter has always been enough to offset them.
In terms of pure 3-point percentage, Kennard is one of the best shooters in NBA history. He averages 44% behind the arc for his career, and shot a blistering 48% this season – the best mark in the league. Given his incredible track record, it’s not exactly a shocker to see him shoot 5-of-5 from three en route to 27 points in Game 1.
Not only is Kennard obviously an excellent standstill shooter, but he’s also a master of getting himself open with his movement. On Saturday night, he was able to play off LeBron James perfectly for a few easy looks. After that, he caught enough of a rhythm to create 3-point looks for himself, even in transition.
A player like Kennard is easily capable of turning an entire playoff game when he gets hot. In a close series, that one game where Kennard hits several threes can be all the difference his team needs to advance. If the Lakers do manage to win this series, even without Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves, Kennard’s shooting will be a major reason why.
The Pistons could use someone like Kennard
Kennard would be a perfect marginal addition for the Pistons that only makes them better without taking anything away from the team. To be fair, the Pistons do have two shooters who have been hot recently in Duncan Robinson and Kevin Huerter. But having more than one respected shooter on the court at a time is often necessary to maintain a solid offense in today’s NBA.
Given the Pistons’ current lack of shooting, any additional shooters are welcome. And Kennard is understandably one of the most feared shooters in the league, capable of bending defenses just by the threat of him taking a three. Rolling him out on the Pistons would surely open up more lanes for Detroit’s stars to attack the paint and score easier points.
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