Coalition Files Lawsuit Against Federal Force Suppressing Illinois Protesters Press

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee amid scrutiny over controversial Justice Department actions, including the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey following President Donald Trump's public call for prosecution of his political adversaries. This has raised concerns among lawmakers and former DOJ employees who allege a degradation of legal and constitutional principles under the current administration. Concurrently, a coalition of media, clergy, and citizens filed a lawsuit against President Trump and federal agencies for using violent tactics to suppress peaceful protests and suppress First Amendment rights in the Chicago area, seeking a court order to halt such actions. The lawsuit highlights the use of near-lethal weapons by federal agents against protesters, journalists, and clergy, which legal experts argue is unconstitutional. These developments reflect ongoing tensions over the executive branch's approach to law enforcement and civil rights under President Trump's administration in 2025.