"According to the Chicago Tribune, at about 8am, protesters advanced toward the building. Within minutes, dozens of troopers equipped with helmets and batons moved in to push the crowd back. Officers tackled and dragged several individuals. Much of the clash was captured on video and posted to social media. At one point, protesters tried to intervene as a fellow demonstrator was detained. Later in the day, groups blew whistles at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents entering and leaving the facility."
"Protester and congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh voiced frustration over the restrictions. A free speech zone implies that everywhere else is not a free speech zone, she told the Associated Press. Abughazaleh said she was struck in the face with a baton and witnessed an officer push a woman to the ground. The Broadview facility has been the scene of recurring unrest in recent weeks. Federal agents have previously used teargas and other chemical agents on protesters and journalists."
At least 11 people were taken into custody outside the Broadview ICE detention center after confrontations between Illinois state police and protesters. Authorities had instructed demonstrators to remain in designated protest zones, but tensions escalated when officers moved to clear the roadway. Troopers in helmets and batons pushed the crowd back, tackling and dragging several individuals while much of the clash was captured on video. Protesters blew whistles at Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and chanted as arrests occurred. A protester said she was struck with a baton. The Broadview facility has seen recurring unrest, including previous use of teargas and chemical agents by federal agents.
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