Overview
- Filed Oct. 31 in Chicago by the ACLU of Illinois, the MacArthur Justice Center and Eimer Stahl, the suit represents Pablo Moreno Gonzalez and Felipe Agustin Zamacona and names DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, ICE Director Todd Lyons and CBP Chief Gregory Bovino.
- The complaint describes overcrowded, unsanitary cells, scarce food and water, no showers or beds, sleep deprivation and denial of menstrual products, alleging the short‑term site is being used to hold people for days.
- Plaintiffs say officers coerced detainees into signing forms they did not understand and transferred or deported people before attorneys could intervene, with confidential legal calls blocked or monitored.
- Advocates and reporters say members of Congress, clergy, journalists and attorneys have been turned away, calling Broadview a “black box” that prevents outside oversight.
- DHS rejects the claims and says Broadview provides meals, medical care and communication, while U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman scheduled a full hearing for Tuesday and the 7th Circuit separately halted daily court check‑ins for a CBP official under a related protest‑policing order.