National Guard Arrives In Broadview, Expected Outside Federal Court Friday

Texas National Guard troops arrived in Broadview, Illinois, to patrol outside an ICE facility amid ongoing protests against immigration enforcement, which have seen federal agents using chemical weapons against demonstrators. Local leaders, including Governor JB Pritzker, opposed the deployment, calling it “patently unlawful,” and the state has filed a lawsuit challenging the action. A federal judge has requested a pause on the troop deployment until a court hearing can take place. The protests have intensified as President Trump has used incidents outside the facility as justification for sending in the National Guard. The National Guard will also provide security at the Dirksen federal courthouse, where significant immigration-related cases are set for Friday.

One of these cases involves a man accused of placing a bounty on a Border Patrol chief, highlighting the heightened tensions surrounding immigration operations. Residents and local leaders express concerns about the aggressive actions of federal agents and the need for a more professional presence, as voiced by Army veteran Chris Purdy. The situation reflects the ongoing national debate over immigration enforcement and the role of local and federal authorities.