Protests outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, escalated dramatically as federal agents deployed tear gas and pepper balls against demonstrators. The protests were fueled by ongoing immigration enforcement actions under Operation Midway Blitz. Several political figures, including a Democratic congressional candidate, were reportedly assaulted during the unrest. The violent confrontations led to multiple arrests, as protesters attempted to block vehicles and were met with force from federal agents. Illinois officials expressed anger over the handling of the situation, describing the use of chemical agents against peaceful protesters as excessive. The tense atmosphere continues as community members rally in solidarity against federal immigration policies.