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Federal agents clashed with Elgin residents after a crash, using chemical agents and less-lethal force in a disputed immigration operation.
Federal agents clashed with residents in Elgin, Illinois, on December 6, 2025, after a car crash involving an immigration agent prompted a pursuit and an immigration enforcement operation.
Masked agents arrived at a Maple Lane apartment complex, leading to a standoff that included the deployment of chemical irritants and use of less-lethal force.
At least seven people were treated for chemical exposure.
Protesters provided aid to a man on a balcony, and local officials criticized the aggressive tactics.
No gunfire was confirmed, and Elgin police, bound by the Illinois Trust Act, did not assist with federal enforcement.
It remains unclear if anyone was detained.
Los agentes federales se enfrentaron con residentes de Elgin después de un accidente, usando agentes químicos y fuerza menos letal en una operación de inmigración en disputa.