Donahue, Timothy
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Timothy Donahue |
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| Agency | CBP / U.S. Border Patrol |
| Role | Field Agent |
| Field Office | Interior enforcement deployment (Chicago metropolitan area) |
| State | Illinois |
| Status | Active (subject of public reporting) |
| Verification |
Verified |
Overview
Timothy Donahue is a U.S. Border Patrol agent whose identity became public following investigative reporting and documentation related to a federal enforcement incident in Evanston, Illinois. His activities place him within interior immigration enforcement operations conducted in the Chicago area, well beyond the immediate border region.
Donahue appears to be a line-level agent rather than a supervisory official or designated spokesperson. His public profile is tied primarily to a single, well-documented use-of-force incident rather than media appearances or official CBP communications.
Documented Incidents
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On October 31, 2025, federal immigration agents were involved in a confrontation in Evanston, Illinois following a vehicle crash involving a marked Border Patrol vehicle. Video footage from the scene shows agents drawing firearms on bystanders and using force against a handcuffed individual.
Timothy Donahue has been identified as one of the agents present during the incident documented at Incident:2025-10-31 Evanston IL Assault by Federal Agents. Publicly available video, crash records, and FOIA-linked documentation place him at the scene and associate him with the physical restraint of the detained individual.
The incident has been widely circulated online and cited by civil rights advocates and accountability projects as an example of aggressive interior enforcement tactics by federal immigration authorities.
Public Activity and Media Presence
Investigative Journalism
Donahue has been named in investigative reporting that relied on public records, crash documentation, and cross-referencing of video evidence from the Evanston incident. The reporting focuses on agent identification, conduct during the incident, and broader questions of oversight and accountability.
Online Activity
Separate investigative reporting has linked Donahue to an identifiable online presence allegedly associated with racist, sexist, and anti-LGBT rhetoric. These findings have been cited as part of wider concerns regarding vetting and monitoring of federal immigration enforcement personnel. No public statement from CBP or DHS confirming disciplinary action has been released.
Operational Context
Donahue’s activity in Illinois occurred as part of expanded interior immigration enforcement operations in the Chicago metropolitan area. Such operations have drawn criticism for the use of heavily armed agents, vehicle-based interdictions, and force during encounters in residential neighborhoods.
Evidence and Sources
- Video recordings from the Evanston incident.
- Crash reports and FOIA-linked documentation identifying agents present.
- Investigative journalism naming Donahue in connection with the incident.
- Accountability databases documenting Incident:2025-10-31 Evanston IL Assault by Federal Agents.
Notes
Further details regarding Donahue’s full service history, training background, prior assignments, and any internal disciplinary proceedings have not been publicly disclosed or independently verified.