During a videotaped deposition played in open court Wednesday, Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino said that federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz has been ''more than exemplary.''

That revelation came during a marathon hearing Wednesday as a group of protesters, journalists and clergy are challenging that assertion - suing the Trump administration over the uses of tear gas and pepper balls used on protesters and members of the community — alleging that they have been excessive and violated their constitutional rights.

They're asking a federal judge to enter a preliminary injunction while their lawsuit continues.

More than a dozen witnesses testified Wednesday during the hearing that began at 8 a.m. and was expected to continue into Wednesday evening.

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