CHICAGO - A federal court hearing in Chicago on Wednesday focused on allegations of excessive force involving Border Patrol agents.

Chief Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino did not appear in person, but portions of his deposition were presented in court.

What we know:

In his testimony, Bovino described the agents’ use of force as "exemplary." One video shown during the hearing captured Bovino saying his agents "arrest as many people as possible. If they touch you… this is our [expletive] city."

Attorneys for the plaintiffs — which include several Chicago media organizations — allege that Bovino and other defendants created their own pretext for operating in the area. Bovino also referred to demonstrators as a "threatening and violent mob."

Several community members and local officia

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