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Broadview Expands ICE Protest Zone as Civil Emergency Stays in Effect

Officials describe the new layout as a safety step following recent threats.

Overview

  • The village extended the designated protest area to a section of Beach Street and will close that stretch to vehicle traffic under a multi-agency Unified Command.
  • Mayor Katrina Thompson’s civil emergency order remains in place with board meetings held remotely, and the FBI has been notified of threats against officials.
  • Twenty-one people were arrested during Nov. 14 clashes outside the ICE facility, and four officers were reported injured by local and state agencies.
  • Two Evanston pastors face misdemeanor charges with a Dec. 3 court date, as one alleges rough treatment that law enforcement disputes.
  • Authorities report more than 4,000 demonstrators over the past six weeks as legal challenges continue over protest limits tied to Operation Midway Blitz.