Attorneys representing a group of protesters, clergy and journalists suing the federal government over what they allege are excessive and “indiscriminate” use of tear gas and pepper spray argued before a federal judge Wednesday morning, saying the court should issue a preliminary injunction that would stop federal agents from using crowd control chemicals against protesters and others in the Chicago area.

During opening remarks, one of the plaintiffs’ attorney, Craig Futterman, repeatedly quoted Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino saying: “‘You don’t want to get tear gassed, then don’t protest.’ Your honor, this case cries out for a preliminary injunction.”

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