Chicago, Illinois - The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has raised concerns among federal agents about the rules of engagement and their deployment in cities where they are not trained or experienced.
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director John Sandweg said that the current situation puts agents "in a terrible position" and tasks them with operations in areas where they don't belong. He criticized the administration for placing these agents in high-risk environments, rather than allowing them to focus on their core mission of addressing human trafficking and smuggling.
Sandweg pointed out that Immigration and Customs Enforcement units are designed to handle high-risk threats and require overwhelming force to bring justice to those who break the law. However, when they are deployed in cities like Chicago, where they are not trained or experienced, it puts them at odds with protesters and journalists.
The situation came to a head on Tuesday, when federal agents used tear gas on a crowd following a crash involving a federal vehicle. This incident prompted a federal judge to express concern and issue an order requiring agents in Chicago to wear body cameras due to allegations of forceful tactics being used against protesters and journalists.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed support for the judge's decision, stating that he expects to see more cases brought against ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Former Homeland Security official Jerry Robinette echoed similar sentiments, describing the situation as "stressful" for both sides - the protesters and the federal agents.
Robinette pointed out that the agents have a mission and will only tolerate so much before being forced to take action. He also expressed concern about the uncharted territory of immigration raids and protests, stating that the US has never seen incidents like these before.
The deployment of Border Patrol agents in cities like Chicago raises questions about their training and expertise. While they are trained to catch drug traffickers and human smugglers on the southern border, they lack experience in dealing with protesters and journalists in urban environments.
The use of force policies for federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, are generally consistent with those used by local law enforcement agencies. However, the deployment of agents in areas where they don't belong and the use of overwhelming force have raised concerns about their effectiveness and accountability.
In a statement to CBS News, a DHS spokesperson described the viral clips as "a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens and agitators obstructing and attacking law enforcement." The administration's response to these incidents highlights the tensions between federal agents and protesters in cities like Chicago.
Former Immigration and Customs Enforcement director John Sandweg said that the current situation puts agents "in a terrible position" and tasks them with operations in areas where they don't belong. He criticized the administration for placing these agents in high-risk environments, rather than allowing them to focus on their core mission of addressing human trafficking and smuggling.
Sandweg pointed out that Immigration and Customs Enforcement units are designed to handle high-risk threats and require overwhelming force to bring justice to those who break the law. However, when they are deployed in cities like Chicago, where they are not trained or experienced, it puts them at odds with protesters and journalists.
The situation came to a head on Tuesday, when federal agents used tear gas on a crowd following a crash involving a federal vehicle. This incident prompted a federal judge to express concern and issue an order requiring agents in Chicago to wear body cameras due to allegations of forceful tactics being used against protesters and journalists.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed support for the judge's decision, stating that he expects to see more cases brought against ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Former Homeland Security official Jerry Robinette echoed similar sentiments, describing the situation as "stressful" for both sides - the protesters and the federal agents.
Robinette pointed out that the agents have a mission and will only tolerate so much before being forced to take action. He also expressed concern about the uncharted territory of immigration raids and protests, stating that the US has never seen incidents like these before.
The deployment of Border Patrol agents in cities like Chicago raises questions about their training and expertise. While they are trained to catch drug traffickers and human smugglers on the southern border, they lack experience in dealing with protesters and journalists in urban environments.
The use of force policies for federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, are generally consistent with those used by local law enforcement agencies. However, the deployment of agents in areas where they don't belong and the use of overwhelming force have raised concerns about their effectiveness and accountability.
In a statement to CBS News, a DHS spokesperson described the viral clips as "a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens and agitators obstructing and attacking law enforcement." The administration's response to these incidents highlights the tensions between federal agents and protesters in cities like Chicago.
they're trying to catch bad guys but end up getting caught in a situation that's like something out of a movie 
. i mean, deploying border patrol agents in cities like chicago is like putting a wild west sheriff in the middle of Manhattan 
️. they just aren't trained for it and it's causing all sorts of drama 
. and let's be real, who needs body cameras when you've got tear gas 
? but seriously, this is getting out of hand and someone needs to step in and say "hold up, guys" 
. until then, just remember: if you're a protester or journalist, don't mess with the feds unless you want to get gassed 
.
let's stop demonizing people who just wanna a better life, you know?
gotta make those agents wear body cameras and hold them accountable for their actions. we need more transparency and less tear gas 
. It's crazy that they're being sent to cities where they don't even have a clue how to handle situations like this. I mean, come on, they're trained for the border, not dealing with protesters and journalists in the city! The fact that they used tear gas on innocent people is just outrageous 
. And now we're hearing that some judges are calling for them to wear body cams so we can see what's really going down. It's all just so... stressful 
. and then you've got these agents using tear gas on protesters and journalists? that's just unacceptable. what's next? deploying the military to handle traffic jams? 
. it's just common sense, you know? the admin needs to get their priorities straight and stop trying to flex their muscle all over the place 
and expecting it to work out. we need some common sense here, folks! 
Like, what even is that supposed to do?! And don't even get me started on the body cams - about time we start holding people accountable for their actions! 
. We need to figure out a better way to address immigration issues than resorting to force and intimidation tactics 