Clashes Erupt Between Protesters and Federal Agents Outside ICE Facility in Broadview
Protests intensified outside the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility near Chicago, as federal agents responded with tear gas and chemical agents against demonstrators. Amid ongoing demonstrations against Operation Midway Blitz, protesters clashed with ICE agents, resulting in at least three arrests. Notably, local mayors, including the Chicago-area mayor and the mayor of Evanston, reported being affected by the tear gas. Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh was also involved in a confrontation, where she claimed to have been physically assaulted by an ICE agent. Demonstrators rallied in opposition to increased immigration enforcement, with many expressing their commitment to standing against what they described as tactics of terror by ICE in the region. The situation escalated into a chaotic scene, drawing public attention and triggering solidarity protests beyond Chicago.
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