Overview

• ICE installed a fence Tuesday on a public street outside its Broadview processing facility, saying it was for safety after recent clashes.
• Acting Fire Chief Matthew J. Martin sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security calling the fence illegal and demanding its immediate removal.
• The fire department warned the fencing and parked vehicles could prevent fire engines from reaching businesses during emergencies.
• Nearby residents reported illegal parking and heavy activity, and protesters gathered again Wednesday as ABC7 said ICE and DHS had not responded to the letter.
• The enforcement surge known as Operation Midway Blitz remains active, with the Associated Press reporting nearly 550 arrests by the end of last week and a recent protest involving pepper balls, tear gas, and 10 arrests later released.