Chicago groups sue to bar federal agents from protest duties

CHICAGO (AP) — A collection of Chicago activist groups want a judge to block federal agents sent to the city to combat violent crime by President Donald Trump from interfering in or policing protests. In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the groups say the surge will inhibit residents’ ability to hold demonstrations. The suit names Attorney General William Barr along with the heads of other federal agencies whose agents are part of the surge plan announced at the White House on Wednesday. Th