Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJudges across US consider lawsuits to block National Guard from supporting Homeland Security in Dem-led states and cities (Getty Images)A federal judge in Chicago has issued a temporary restraining order against federal agents. The order blocks agents from using rubber bullets, tear gas, and other chemical munitions against clearly identified members of the press and non-threatening protesters. Specific prohibitions include firing munitions at sensitive body parts, striking individuals with vehicles, or physically assaulting peaceful demonstrators. Federal agents are now required to give two warnings before using riot control weapons, display visible identification, and only arrest non-violent protesters with probable cause. This ruling follows a lawsuit accusing the administration of "extreme brutality" and unconstitutional actions, amid broader legal challenges to federal troop deployments in Democratic-led states. In fullNo rubber bullets, no body slamming and no attacking journalists: Judge lays down rules for Trump’s federal agents in ChicagoThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

U.S. District Judge April M. Perry is allowing the Trump administration to proceed with plans to deploy troops to Illinois, for now.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says the only "chaos" on Chicago's streets is coming from federal immigration agents carrying our aggressive enforcement.

Military presence comes after judge declined to block troops from entering, following lawsuit filed by city and state

Military presence comes after US district judge declined to immediately block troops from entering city – key US politics stories from 7 October at a glance

Trump hat Soldaten in den Großraum Chicago beordert - gegen den Willen von Politikern vor Ort. Hunderte demonstrieren am Mittwoch gegen einen drohenden Einsatz, der auch vor…

Democratic-led cities have turned to courts to stop Trump from sending US troops to their streets.

President attacks Chicago mayor and Illinois governor as extra troops arrive at army training site south-west of city

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJudges across US consider lawsuits to block…

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.

The judge says allowing troops in the state would only ‘add fuel to the fire’, after actions by ICE agents prompted protests in the city.

Chicago (dpa) - Die US-Regierung um Präsident Donald Trump darf nach einer aktuellen Gerichtsentscheidung vorerst keine Soldaten der Nationalgarde in Chicago einsetzen. Die…

The partial ruling said there was “no credible” evidence of danger in Illinois’s largest city despite assaults on ICE officers

Federal judge blocks deployment for two weeks, says sending Guard troops would 'add fuel to the fire'.