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Agents Tear Gas, Detain Demonstrators Outside Broadview ICE Facility During Daylong Protest

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Protests erupted outside the ICE facility in Broadview on Friday, as demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement initiatives. Federal agents employed tear gas and pepper spray against protesters, leading to several arrests and accusations of excessive force. Protesters claimed they were assaulted unprovoked, with some sustaining injuries from pepper balls. Mayor Daniel Biss criticized the agents' tactics, describing the violence as gratuitous and aimed at intimidation. Activists like Kat Abughazaleh urged continued support for marginalized communities impacted by immigration policies.

The protests reflect growing dissent against federal immigration enforcement in the Chicago area. Additionally, Mayor Brandon Johnson reaffirmed the city's commitment to providing Know Your Rights information to residents. This incident underscores the ongoing conflict between federal agents and local activists advocating for immigrant rights.

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