Overview
- Cook County authorities reported 21 arrests outside the federal immigration site around midday, with identities and potential charges under review.
- Roughly 300 people gathered before dispersing, and a group that crossed a protest barrier was detained, including at least one clergy member.
- Law enforcement said four officers were injured while directing protesters back behind a barrier, with three taken for evaluation and no life-threatening injuries reported.
- The Broadview location has seen recurring Friday demonstrations tied to the large-scale Operation Midway Blitz, which has produced more than 3,200 immigration arrests in the Chicago area since September.
- Recent court actions have intensified scrutiny, with Judge Jeffrey Cummings citing “abominable” conditions in ordering releases on bond and Judge Sara Ellis criticizing prior federal responses to nonviolent demonstrators.