An incident involving a North Side man suing the federal government has emerged. Leo Feler is taking legal action over a raid alleged to have occurred without a warrant. The incident took place on October 24 during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ and involved construction workers at Feler’s property.
Nearly nine months ago, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents targeted laborers working on Feler’s residence in Lakeview. Agents detained one worker and used tear gas during their operation. Leo Feler held a news conference in downtown Chicago on October 31, 2025, to share details about the event.
Feler has filed a lawsuit in the Northern District Court of Illinois. The federal government, as the agents’ employer, along with the agents themselves, are named as defendants. The complaint focuses on claims of trespassing and negligence. It seeks compensation for property damage and a declaration regarding Feler’s Fourth Amendment rights during the raid.
The lawsuit requests about $30,000 for damages, including harm to property and construction materials. Specific items like an air conditioner, two fences, a lock on the front gate, and blood in the house are mentioned. Feler, who was in Canada during the raid, witnessed the scene via his home’s Ring doorbell.
Feler asserts that his lawsuit is driven by principles of respect and duty to his country and community. He emphasized that the agents’ actions led to fear, causing him to cancel travel plans and delay house repairs. His fears extended to avoiding housework by day laborers in his absence due to trust issues.
The complaint also reports sleep difficulties following the raid, leading Feler to seek medication. He revealed that the situation prompted him to leave his job due to employer concerns about negative fallout. Before resorting to legal action, Feler attempted to involve police but felt unsupported after an investigation was dismissed.
Dylan Moore, an attorney representing Feler, explained that the lawsuit wasn’t immediately filed post-raid. Attempts for an investigation and accountability took precedence. Moore noted that federal litigation appeared necessary to address the incident seriously.
The timeline for the lawsuit’s initial hearing remains uncertain.
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