Chicago homeowner sues US govt over alleged warrantless immigration raid that damaged property

The Chicago homeowner has sued the US government over alleged warrantless CBP raid. A Chicago homeowner has filed a lawsuit against the US government, alleging that immigration officers entered his property without a warrant, damaged his home and ignored repeated demands to leave during an enforcement operation last year.Leo Feler, who lives in Chicago's Lakeview neighbourhood, filed the lawsuit on July 28 with the help of the Institute for Justice, a public interest law firm. According to the firm, the case seeks to hold both the federal government and the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers involved accountable for an 'unlawful' raid on his property in October 2025.The lawsuit follows an incident that took place while renovation work was being carried out at Feler's three-unit home. According to the complaint, immigration officers entered the property without a warrant while chasing construction workers hired by a contractor working on the house.Feler says the operation caused extensive damage to his property and left him feeling unsafe in his own home. He is seeking damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act and is also suing the individual CBP officers involved.What law...