Protest outside Broadview ICE facility erupts

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Congressional candidates, protesters sprayed with tear gas in clash at Broadview ICE facility
“I wasn’t surprised, and that’s part of why we’re here,” Abughazaleh said. “Everyone here is at least a little bit scared, but mostly I’m angry and we need to get the facility shut down.”

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Protesters arrested as clashes between federal agents, demonstrators continue outside Broadview ICE facility
At Broadview ICE facility, federal agents hurl tear gas and pepper spray at protesters blocking vans
Three protesters arrested as demonstrators block vehicle at key immigration building near Chicago
Protesters tried to block vehicles Friday outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago, leading to a confrontation with authorities who arrested three protesters and used a ...

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ICE fires chemical agents at Broadview protest: Live updates
Democratic lawmakers, including Brad Lande, among the 15 arrested after anti-ICE protest at New York City immigration holding facility
Protesters try to block vehicles at immigration building outside Chicago
Activists and local leaders lately have pledged to be defiant, trying to deter agents, warn residents and keep attention on a man killed by an immigration officer last week.

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As immigration arrests spike in Chicago, activists escalate tactics to fight back
Congressional candidates shoved to ground, sprayed with chemicals during clash at Broadview ICE facility

Tear gas used on protesters at Chicago-area ICE site as immigration crackdown escalates

Federal officers in camouflage and riot gear clashed as demonstrators blocked vehicles in protest of Trump's expanding enforcement sweep.

Illinois quick hits: ICE protests in Broadview; Edgar funeral services this weekend

NBC Chicago reports that protesters surrounded a van trying to leave the facility. Armed guards attempted to move the crowd back and detained one individual. Later, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Chicago Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez showed up to join protesters.
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