Who is David Black? Chicago Reverend shot by ICE agents; ‘could hear them laughing’

Pastor David Black sued the Trump administration after an ICE agent shot a pepper bullet at his head during a Chicago protest.

Updated on: Oct 9, 2025, 04:51:53 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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David Black, a Presbyterian pastor from Chicago, Illinois, made headlines after a video surfaced of an ICE agent shooting a pepper bullet at his head during an anti-ICE protest in the city. Black, along with a group of journalists from Chicago, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over alleged unconstitutional use of force.

David Black is a Presbyterian minister from Chicago. (X/ @DisavowTrump20 and @OfAthenry)

The incident happened in September when Black joined a group of protestors in his clerical uniform at an ICE facility in Broadview, Chicago. On Wednesday, Black joined the lawsuit earlier filed by a group of reporters who accused the federal government of violating First Amendment Rights.

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“I invited them to repentance,” David Black told Religion News Service regarding his interaction with the ICE last month. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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