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A federal judge in Illinois says she has "serious concerns" about whether or not federal law enforcement agents are following her orders to avoid "violent encounters with protesters and journalists inChicago," reports CNN.
On Thursday, US District Court Judge Sara Ellis said “I’m a little startled frankly, that since Thursday when I entered the (temporary restraining order) last week, I’m gettingimagesand seeing images on the news, in the paper, reading reports, where at least from what I’m seeing, I’m having serious concerns that my order’s being followed."
Ellis – an Obama appointee – issued a temporary restraining order last week after a group of local journalists and protesters sued the Trump administration, saying federal law enforcement agents were targeting people engaging in peaceful activity, including multiple reporters who said they were fired with pepper ballsdespite being identified as press, reports CNN.
Video of a pastor being repeatedly shot by pepper balls during a demonstration outside at an ICE facility near Chicago earlier this month drew widespread outcry, CNN says.
Saying she was "really not happy," Ellis said she was expanding her order.
“I am adding that all agents who are operating in Operation Midway Blitz are to wear body-worn cameras, and they are to be on,” the judge said in court.
“There’s a reason the Chicago Police Department has policies about car chases and where they occur, and where they need to stop,” said the judge.
“The issue is that DHS is using force in a manner that violates the constitutional rights of peaceful protesters, journalists and, essentially, clergy members,” the judge said, adding “You can’t shoot ‘em in the head. You can’t deploy tear gas. You can’t use flash-bang grenades. You can’t drive a car through a crowd.”
Social media reacted to this news down party lines. While MAGA on Xwere calling the judge out for being an "activist judge," the more left-leaning BlueSky crowd had other criticisms.
Activist Becca L. askedif the judge was "related to [Republican Maine Senator] Susan Collins?" who has become known for "expressing concern" over issues.
Atlanta Dem agreed, saying, "Strong Susan Collins vibes."
Journalist Dez Brown asked, "Can we PLEASE stop with showing "concern" and start holding these people accountable?"
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CNN Capitol Hill reporter Sarah Ferris reported on Xthat U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will not commit to releasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds if ordered to do so by a Boston judge overseeing a case against them
Boston's U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani is currently overseeing a legal case involving the government shutdown and SNAP, with the Trump administration arguing that it lacks the authority to use an emergency fund to pay for November SNAP benefits, potentially affecting 42 million Americans.
Talwani expressed skepticism toward the administration's argument during a hearing on Thursday, emphasizing her interpretation of congressional intent to protect people during emergencies. According to the*Washington Post, Talwani indicated she is likely to intervene to ensure food aid continues by ordering the U.S. Department of Agriculture to utilize the available $5.5 billion contingency fund.
Talwani stated that if the government can't cover the full cost, it must find an "equitable way of reducing benefits" rather than suspending them entirely.
Ferris said that CNN senior Capitol Hill producer Ellis Kim asked Rollins "if she will agree to release funds if ordered to do so by Talwani, to which Rollins replied, “We're looking at all the options.”
Aaron Blake, CNN's senior political reporter shared the news on X, saying, "I have a really hard time believing they would resist such an order. Feels like a great way to lose the political battle here."
Daily Kos reporter Emily Singer noted the move would mean the Trump administration is "[fighting] to make sure people aren't fed."
Bulwark MSNBC managing editor Sam Stein explained his understanding of the "administration's position" on the potential ruling.
The Trump administration is arguing "they legally can't release the funds[,] but if a judge tells them that they legally can release the funds they won't necessarily release the funds," Stein wrote on X.
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