In a series of recent court rulings, the U.S. appeals court has decided that Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino will no longer be required to report daily to a federal judge regarding immigration operations in the Chicago area. This decision followed a previous order mandating daily briefings, which faced criticism from legal advocates and sparked public protests against the tactics employed by ICE and Border Patrol, including the use of tear gas. A federal judge had previously expressed surprise and disappointment over the federal government’s opposition to daily check-ins and admonished Bovino for the use of force against local residents, including children during recent immigration sweeps. This ongoing legal battle has drawn significant media attention, emphasizing the conflicts surrounding immigration enforcement and community safety in urban areas.