Overview

• Broadview Police Chief Thomas Mills confirmed a criminal investigation into an ICE agent who fired a pepper round at CBS News Chicago reporter Asal Rezaei on Sunday outside the detention site.
• Asal Rezaei reported intense burning and nausea after the impact on her vehicle, and officers documented white powder residue consistent with a chemical irritant.
• CBS News has requested an explanation from the Department of Homeland Security, which has not publicly responded.
• Broadview officials say federal agents warned there would be a “disastrous show” in response to the mayor’s criticism and indicated chemical agents could be redeployed against residents and first responders.
• Reports from the weekend describe ICE agents using tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber rounds on protesters, with multiple arrests including a journalist, as Illinois Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker press for oversight following a postponed meeting with the ICE Chicago field director.