Overview

• Rev. David Black was struck in the face by a pepper projectile during a protest outside ICE’s Broadview processing site, an incident captured on widely shared video.
• Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said the video was clipped and asserted demonstrators were blocking a vehicle despite repeated commands to clear federal property.
• McLaughlin said agents issued verbal warnings before using crowd-control munitions and later faced rocks, bottles, and fireworks thrown at officers on the roof.
• She described the facility as holding criminal noncitizens, including violent offenders, and said those who impede operations should expect a forceful response.
• Black has joined reporters and protesters in a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional force and efforts to silence press and civilians during recent anti-ICE demonstrations.