The ‘Domestic Terrorists’ Who Weren’t: Chicago Protest Cases Collapse in Court
Since the Trump Administration increased federal immigration enforcement in Chicago, it has highlighted the arrests of protesters, labeling them as "domestic terrorists" or "rioters".
Greg Bovino, CBP commander, described them as "unhinged, vile mouthed individuals". A senior ICE official called them "professional agitators that are being brought in".
Despite these claims, protest cases have collapsed in court, raising questions about the legitimacy of the arrests and the labels used to describe the protesters.
Author's summary: Protest cases against Chicago protesters collapse.