TENSIONS BOIL OVER: Officers Fire Munitions
Clashes at Broadview ICE Protest
Authorities in Broadview, Illinois, clashed with protesters Sunday night outside the U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center.
Police fired tear gas and crowd control munitions after what began as a tense demonstration escalated.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses described “chaotic scenes” as protesters scattered, coughing and shielding themselves from gas.
Videos showed officers in riot gear pushing back against crowds chanting against ICE.
Background and Allegations
The Broadview center has long been a focus for immigration activism,
but Sunday’s protest marked one of the most intense confrontations yet.
Organizers allege peaceful demonstrators were met with “excessive force,”
while officials argue actions were needed to “restore order and protect public safety.”
Calls for Accountability
Community leaders demand an independent review of police tactics as more footage surfaces,
fueling debate over ICE operations and local law enforcement response.
