In a series of confrontations in Chicago, federal agents were reported to have deployed tear gas and smoke bombs in response to activists and crowded situations. Incidents occurred in the Logan Square neighborhood, including one where an agent threw a tear gas canister from an SUV, prompting chaos among grocery shoppers and families. Eyewitnesses described the scene as alarming, with some stating that their eyes were burning from the chemical irritants. Residents expressed concern over the use of such measures, particularly near schools and busy streets.