Department of Homeland Security agents were seen abandoning one attempt to arrest a man in Chicago over the weekend after being outnumbered by protesters. In at least one case, the Chicago Police Department was ordered not to assist federal agents swarmed by demonstrators, according to reports. In v...
It’s Illinois state law that they’re prohibited from assisting federal agents in doing federal agent stuff.
So for once the cops were actually following the law.
“Gee guys, we’d love to help you abuse the rights of citizens, it’s kind of our favorite thing, but our hands are tied here. I’m sure you understand.”
That’s shocking.