ICE goons attack protesters

 

She was thrown to the ground more than once.

At least two people were arrested after clashing with ICE officers. Protesters said they haven’t seen them since they were taken inside the facility.

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) joined protesters outside of the facility and said he was hit with chemicals after ICE officers shot pepper pellets at the crowd.

Armed ICE officers in military fatigues have stepped out of the facility in a show of force against protesters at least four times since 5 a.m., according to Vasquez.

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“We’ve got a federal government actively attacking and dehumanizing its own people and our neighbors. I think folks are going to stay here. The number is going to continue to grow, because we’re on the right side of history.”

Another protest demonstrating against ICE arrests is planned for 7 p.m. at the facility. Organizers are expecting an increase in attendance.

  Chicago Sun-Times

UPDATE 09/20/2025:  Another brutal attack on a woman there.

After one shoved her to the ground, one sprayed her, and then another tried to put her in a chokehold when she turned to walk away.

UPDATE 09/22/2025:

Federal officials said Sunday that the Broadview ICE processing center will stay open, rejecting reports that the suburban Chicago facility would shut down after weeks of escalating protests.

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The clarification followed a HuffPost report, later corrected, that cited internal DHS communications suggesting the site might be evacuated. Immigration rights groups, including the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, vowed to continue their campaign to close the facility, calling it a "de-facto detention center" and accusing ICE of "gross human rights violations."

Meanwhile, families of detainees are coming here to get information about loved ones and it has not been easy.

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The Broadview center has become a flashpoint for activists and federal agents.

  Fox