A federal agent prepares to throw a tear gas canister at community members during clashes on Chicago’s South Side on October 14. Jim Vondruska/Reuters

A judge in Illinois said she has “serious concerns” over whether federal law enforcement agents are following her order to avoid violent encounters with protesters and journalists in Chicago.

“I’m a little startled frankly, that since Thursday when I entered the (temporary restraining order) last week, I’m getting images and seeing images on the news, in the paper, reading reports, where at least from what I’m seeing, I’m having serious concerns that my order’s being followed,” said US District Court Judge Sara Ellis in a hearing called on short notice Thursday.

In response, Ellis announced Thursday she is expanding her order.

“I am

See Full Page